NYT Dictionary

MEZZOTINT

/ˈmɛtsoʊ.ˌtɪnt/
NounVerbMEZ-zo-tintmez-zo-tint · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

A form of intaglio etching in which a metal plate is roughened evenly and then smoothed to bring out an image.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed Italian mezzatinta (literally “half dye”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aquatintblockdrypointengravingetchingimpressimpressionimprintintagliolapidary

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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