NYT Dictionary
GALLNUT
/ˈɡɔl.ˌnət/NounGALL-nutgall-nut · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A gall on a tree, caused by insects, that resembles a nut.
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
From gall + nut. Compare Dutch galnoot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gallapplenutgall
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.