Meaning
A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French tutu, from cucu (“bum, bottom”), playful reduplication of cul (“arse”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 50 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-20TGINOQU
- 2026-07-11TAILNPU
- 2026-05-19UDELOPT
- 2026-04-30UCOMINT
- 2025-12-31TUAOFCM
- 2025-12-27UANGELT
- 2025-12-13UTDRNGO
- 2025-11-04UALTECF
- 2025-10-16TAELNUX
- 2025-08-25TAOHGLU
- 2025-08-12UARHCOT
- 2025-08-04UDLGEIT
+38 earlier appearances in the archive.