NYT Dictionary

TORTILLA

/tɔɹˈti.ə/
Nountor-TIL-lator-til-la · 3 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

A type of Mexican flatbread made out of cornmeal or flour.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish tortilla.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dodger

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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