NYT Dictionary

YARDARM

/ˈdʒɑrd.ˌɑrm/
NounVerbYARD-armyard-arm · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018

Meaning

The outer end of a yard, often equipped with blocks for reeving signal halyards.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From yard + arm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hangerhookmastsparsuspender

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.

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