NYT Dictionary

PINTAIL

/ˈpɪnˌteɪl/
NounPIN-tailpin-tail · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A pintail duck, a type of dabbling duck with a characteristic pointed tail.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pin + tail.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crackernorthern pintailsea pheasantsea-pheasantsprigtail

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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