NYT Dictionary

PICCOLO

/ˈpɪkəloʊ/

NounAdjectivePIC-co-lopic-co-lo · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

From Italian piccolo (“small”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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