NYT Dictionary

GENOA

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/
NounGEN-o-agen-o-a · 3 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A staysail that resembles a jib but extends aft beyond the mast.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

genoa jibgenova

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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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