NYT Dictionary

PILEUP

/ˈpaɪl.ˌəp/
NounPILE-uppile-up · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of pile-up.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from pile up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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