NYT Dictionary
ALKANET
/ˈælkə.ˌnɛt/NounAL-ka-netal-ka-net · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
Any member of the species Alkanna tinctoria, a plant whose root is used as a red dye.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Diminutive of Spanish alcana, alheña.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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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 2020.