NYT Dictionary

PALETTE

/ˈpælɪt/
NounPAL-ettepal-ette · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2025

Meaning

A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French palette. Doublet of pallet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

palletpallettebrushcanvaschalkcharcoalcrayondishdriereasel

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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