NYT Dictionary

PELLICLE

/ˈpɛlɪkəl/
NounPEL-li-clepel-li-cle · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A thin skin or film.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin pellicula, from pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pellicule.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amnioncoatcoatingcollopcoveringdealdiskeardrumenamelfacing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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