NYT Dictionary

UNCAP

/ʌnˈkæp/
VerbUN-capun-cap · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To remove a physical cap or cover from.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + cap. Piecewise doublet of uncape.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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