NYT Dictionary

FOLIC

/ˈfɑ.lɪk/
AdjectiveFO-licfo-lic · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to foliage; pteroylglutamic, as in folic acid.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin folium (“leaf”) + -ic. Coined in 1941 (see quote below).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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