NYT Dictionary
DOGBANE
/ˈdɔɡ.ˌbeɪn/NounDOG-banedog-bane · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Any plant in the genus Apocynum, eponymous of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From dog + bane, as it was said to be poisonous to dogs.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
colchica
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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