NYT Dictionary

BIOTA

/baɪˈoʊtə/
NounBI-o-tabi-o-ta · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Synonym of life; Biota; all living things.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From New Latin biota, from Ancient Greek βιοτή (biotḗ), from βίος (bíos).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lifebiologybiospherebrawnecospherefiberfleshnoospheretissue

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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