NYT Dictionary

TRAPDOOR

/ˈtræpdoɹ/
NounVerbTRAP-doortrap-door · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2023

Meaning

A hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From trap + door.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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