NYT Dictionary

TINFOIL

/ˈtɪn.ˌfɔɪl/
NounVerbTIN-foiltin-foil · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A thin, pliable sheet of tin or an alloy of tin and lead, used as a protective wrapping.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tin + foil.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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