Here are the meanings of the least-found words that were used in (mostly) recent Times articles.
1. tomtit — any of several small birds:The Audubon Society would file a complaint in defense of tomtit virility.
But, such is the state of Massenet’s reputation, I doubt that many sophisticated operagoers would rush to defend him.
When I have busy days and am running around, I throw some on an avocado with tamari as a quick snack.
— Cheap(ish) Thrills: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Favorite Everyday Things (June 8, 2022)And the list of the week’s easiest words:
Persons:
tomtit, Massenet — Minor, moratoria, —, rototill, torii, David, Julia Wolfe’s, “, ”, tallit —, Liverman’s, Crane’s, Chili Crisp, I’ve, Gwyneth Paltrow’s
Organizations:
Audubon Society, ”, David Geffen Hall
Locations:
California, Mycenae, Greece, Brandenburg