NYT Dictionary

FLOE

/floʊ/
NounFLOHCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A low, flat mass of floating ice.

Etymology

Origin: Old Norse

Early 19th century. Probably from Norwegian Nynorsk flo (“layer, slab”), from Old Norse fló (“layer”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ice floebergcalfcryospherefirnfrazilglaciationglacierglacieretglaze

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:

+10 earlier appearances in the archive.

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.