NYT Dictionary

UNCOIL

/ʌnˈkɔɪəl/
Verbun-COILun-coil · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To unwind or untwist (something).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From un- + coil.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clarifydisembroildisentangledisinvolveravelunclutterdisintricateunbraidunfoldunfurl

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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