Meaning
A contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French teint, from Old French teint (past participle of teindre (“to dye, to tinge”)), from Latin tinctum (past participle of tingere); compare tint.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adulterantcontaminationpollutantadulteratorcontaminantcontaminatorimpuritypollutionsophisticanttaint
Antonyms
disinfect
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 49 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-02TAILMNP
- 2026-09-18ACINQTU
- 2026-09-13NADIOTX
- 2026-09-01ADILNTW
- 2026-08-29TADHINO
- 2026-08-22IACNRTU
- 2026-07-27IACNTVY
- 2026-07-25IAMNOTZ
- 2026-07-11TAILNPU
- 2026-06-12NACILPT
- 2026-06-01IACENTX
- 2026-05-25TARMINV
+37 earlier appearances in the archive.