NYT Dictionary

RAILCAR

/ˈɹeɪlˌkɑɹ/
NounRAIL-carrail-car · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rail + car.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

railbusrailroad carcar

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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