NYT Dictionary

HEPATICA

/ˈhɪpætɪkə/
NounHE-pat-i-cahe-pat-i-ca · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

Any of the herbaceous plants in the genus Hepatica of the buttercup family, notably the common hepatica.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See hepatic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

liverleaf

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 2024, 2026.

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