NYT Dictionary

KINE

/kaɪn/
NounKIN-ekin-e · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

plural of cow

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English kyn, kyne, equivalent to ky + -en (plural ending), a double plural.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cattlecowsoxenbeefbisonbossybovinebuffalobullcalf

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 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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