NYT Dictionary
DENTIN
/ˈdɛntn/NounDEN-tinden-tin · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
The hard, dense calcareous material that makes up the bulk of a tooth.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French dentine, from Latin dens (“tooth”) + English chemical suffix -in / -ine.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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.