NYT Dictionary

KOALA

/koʊˈɑː.lə/
Nounko-A-lako-a-la · 3 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Dharug gula or gulawany.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Phascolarctos cinereuskoala bearnative bearnative monkeycarboraanimalantelopearmadillobatelephant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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