NYT Dictionary

ENDOGEN

/ˈɛndə.ˌdʒɛn/
NounEN-do-genen-do-gen · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

A plant which increases in size by internal growth and elongation at the summit, having the wood in the form of bundles or threads, irregularly distributed throughout the whole diameter, not forming annual layers, and with no distinct pith.

Etymology

Origin: French

From endo- + -gen: compare French endogène.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

monocotmonocotyledonliliopsid

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 2025, 2026.

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