NYT Dictionary

PINTO

/ˈpɪntoʊ/
NounAdjectivePIN-topin-to · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

A horse with a patchy coloration that includes a white color.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish pinto (“painted, mottled”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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