NYT Dictionary

PLAT

/plæt/
NounVerbAdjectiveAdverbPLATGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A plot of land; a lot.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

The noun is derived from Middle English plat, platte (“flat part of a sword; flat piece of ground, plot of ground”), probably a variant of Middle English plot, (modern English plot) and influenced by Middle English plat, plate (modern English plate) and Anglo-Norman, Middle French and Old French plat. See platy-, plaice, flat. The verb is derived from the noun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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