NYT Dictionary
IRONWOOD
/ˈaɪərn.ˌwʌd/NounI-ron-woodi-ron-wood · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Any of numerous tree species known locally for having a particularly solid wood, or the wood of such species itself.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From iron + wood, because of its toughness.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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