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BENDEE

/ˈbɛndiː/
NounBEN-deeben-dee · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Acacia catenulata, a species of acacia tree endemic to some arid areas in Queensland and the Northern Territory, Australia.

Etymology

Origin: Indigenous languages

Probably from a Queensland Aboriginal language.

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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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