Meaning
An image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From earlier tattaow, tattow, a borrowing from a Polynesian language, e.g. Samoan tatau (“tattoo; to tap, to strike”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 58 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-29TADHINO
- 2026-08-27TAMORWY
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-05-16AEHNOPT
- 2026-04-08TANHBIO
- 2026-04-02OATMINY
- 2026-02-09TACIKLO
- 2026-01-06TARBIOV
- 2025-12-31TUAOFCM
- 2025-12-21TOALCBK
+46 earlier appearances in the archive.