NYT Dictionary

FOLATE

NounFO-latefo-late · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A salt or ester of folic acid, especially one present in the vitamin B complex.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From folic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

folacin

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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