NYT Dictionary

NINEPIN

/ˈnaɪnpɪn/
NounNEYENPINGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The wooden pin used in the game of ninepins; a skittle.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From nine + pin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

skittleskittle pin

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 25 recorded puzzles:

+13 earlier appearances in the archive.

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