NYT Dictionary

TELEPLAY

/ˈtɛləˌpleɪ/
NounTEL-e-playtel-e-play · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022

Meaning

A script formatted like a screenplay for cinema, but written to be made into an episode of a television show.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Blend of television + screenplay.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

telescriptballetbombcharadedialoguedramaduologueextravaganzafailureflop

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2022.

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