NYT Dictionary

TALKBACK

/ˈtɑkbæk/
NounTALK-backtalk-back · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A system in broadcasting and recording studios that enables the director to communicate with others (host, presenter, anchor) during performance.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from talk back.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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