NYT Dictionary

TIMEPIECE

/ˈtaɪmpiːs/
NounTIME-piecetime-piece · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From time + piece.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chronographchronometermetronometimepiecetimekeepertime-keepertimerhorologeclockticker

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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