NYT Dictionary

PINPOINT

/ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/
NounAdjectiveVerbPIN-pointpin-point · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

The point of a pin.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pin + point.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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