NYT Dictionary

TAPIR

/ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/
NounTA-pirta-pir · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An odd-toed ungulate of the genus Tapirus with a long prehensile upper lip.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French tapir, from Old Tupi tapi'ira.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bush cowmountain cowantelopearmadillobatelephantharehorsekangaroomammal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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