NYT Dictionary

BIOTECH

/ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/
NounBI-o-techbi-o-tech · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

Biotechnology.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of biotechnology. Analyzable as bio- (“biological”) + tech (“technology”) or as a clipped compound, bio(logical) tech(nology).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

biotechnology

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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