NYT Dictionary

TAILCOAT

/ˈteɪlkoʊt/
NounTAIL-coattail-coat · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tail + coat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tails

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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