NYT Dictionary

TAUPE

/toʊp/
NounAdjectiveTOWRAHNGUHGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024

Meaning

A dark brownish-grey colour, the colour of moleskin.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French taupe, from Latin talpa (“mole”). Doublet of talpa.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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