NYT Dictionary
TAPPET
/ˈtæpɪt/NounTAP-pettap|pet · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A lever or projection which is moved by some other piece, as a cam, or intended to tap or touch something else, in order to produce change or regulate motion.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From tap + -et, possibly influenced by homophony with "tap it."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
followerlifter
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: