NYT Dictionary

TALLIT

/tɑˈliːt/
NounTAL-littal-lit · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A traditional Jewish prayer shawl with tassels which covers the chest and upper part of the back.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

From Hebrew טַלִּית (talít).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 39 recorded puzzles:

+27 earlier appearances in the archive.

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