NYT Dictionary

DIPLOPOD

/ˈdɪplə.ˌpɑd/
NounDIP-lo-poddip-lo-pod · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Any animal of the class Diplopoda: a millipede.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from taxonomic name Diplopoda.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beetlebugcaterpillarcentipedeflyinsectlarvamaggotmitenymph

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, 2020, 2024, 2025.

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