NYT Dictionary

TITILLATE

/ˈtɪtɪleɪt/
VerbTIT-il-latetit-il-late · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

To stimulate or excite sensually.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin tītillātus, from tītillāre (“to tickle”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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