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COONTIE

/ˈkuːntiː/
NounCOON-tiecoon-tie · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Zamia integrifolia (syn. Zamia floridana), cycadaceous plants of Florida and the West Indies, or the starch (sago) produced from these plants.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Creek [Term?].

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Florida arrowroot

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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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