NYT Dictionary

KETO

/ˈkitoʊ/
NounAdjectiveKE-toke-to · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024

Meaning

The carbonyl group of a ketone.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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