NYT Dictionary

NECKTIE

/ˈnɛk.taɪ/
NounNECK-tieneck-tie · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From neck + tie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tie[Appendix:Glossarytiecollarmufflerneckwearscarf

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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