NYT Dictionary

TAILBACK

/ˈteɪlˌbæk/
NounTAIL-backtail-back · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tail + back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

backuparcherathleteballplayerbatterbatterycatchercentercoachcompetitor

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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