NYT Dictionary

TAILPIECE

/ˈteɪlˌpis/
NounTAIL-piecetail-piece · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

An appendage or appendix.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tail + piece.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accessionaccessoryaccompanimentaddendumadditionadditiveadjuvantafterpartannexannexation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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