NYT Dictionary

TOOTHPICK

/ˈtuːθ.pɪk/
NounVerbTOOTH-picktooth-pick · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tooth + pick.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dentiscalppicktoothbroomcleaning

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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