NYT Dictionary

CANNABIN

/ˈkænəbɪn/
NounCAN-na-bincan-na-bin · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A resin extracted from hemp (Cannabis sativa, variety Indica), thought to be responsible for the narcotic effects of hashish.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From cannabis + -in.

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 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026.

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