Meaning
A piece of pita bread; a flatbread pouch used for making sandwiches such as gyros or falafels.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Greek πίτα (píta, “pie”), more at pizza. Doublet of pide and pizza.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-02TAILMNP
- 2026-09-12IALMPRT
- 2026-07-11TAILNPU
- 2026-06-03ADIPTVY
- 2026-02-15AGTRIPH
- 2026-01-25PATRICO
- 2025-12-17PUATIDL
- 2025-12-08AZBTIEP
- 2025-06-24ACTIEPV
- 2025-06-13PTANICL
- 2025-01-08PTMILRA
- 2024-11-24PADGINT
+10 earlier appearances in the archive.