NYT Dictionary
PLATEN
/ˈplætən/NounPLAT-enplat-en · 2 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French platine, from plat (“flat”). See plate, and compare platin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bedequipmentpressweb
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.