TAPROOT

Meaning

A long, tapering root, exhibited by many plant species (such as carrots and dandelions).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tap + root. The oldest use (by Philemon Holland) is spaced as tap root. In the 18th and 19th centuries the standard spelling was tap-root.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-01-25PATRICO
• 2023-10-04PATROHD
• 2023-01-10OARHGPT