Meaning
The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin gingīva (“gums”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gum
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 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.