NYT Dictionary

TIEBACK

/ˈtaɪ.ˌbæk/
NounTIE-backtie-back · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tie + back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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