NYT Dictionary

TENTPOLE

/ˈtɛntˌpoʊl/
NounVerbTENT-poletent-pole · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

One of the poles used to hold up a tent.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tent + pole.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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