NYT Dictionary

TIPPET

/ˈtɪpɪt/
NounTIP-pettip-pet · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English tippet, Old English tæppet, from Latin tapete (“cloth”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

capecollardraperygarmentmufflerneckwearpendantscarf

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.

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