NYT Dictionary
TINTYPE
/ˈtɪntaɪp/NounVerbTIN-typetin-type · 2 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
An early, remarkably durable form of photograph (technically a photographic negative), printed on a tin plate, then varnished.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From tin + type.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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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 2021.
