NYT Dictionary

TABLET

/ˈtæblət/
NounVerbTAB-lettab-let · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English tablet, from Old French tablete (Modern French tablette), diminutive of table (“table”). Compare English table, -et.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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