NYT Dictionary

CUNEATE

/ˈkdʒuːniːɪt/
AdjectiveCU-ne-atecu-ne-ate · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020

Meaning

wedge-shaped.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin cuneātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cuneiformdeltoidtriangulartrilateral

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.

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