NYT Dictionary

PICOT

/ˈpiːkoʊ/
NounVerbPI-cotpi-cot · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

An embroidery trim made of a series of small loops.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French picot, from piquer (“to prick”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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