NYT Dictionary

KOLA

/ˈkoʊlə/
NounKO-lako-la · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A tree, genus Cola, bearing large brown seeds ("nuts") that are the source of cola extract.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Presumably from a West African language. Compare Hausa gōr̃ò, Bambara goro, Temne kola, Mandinka kolo (“kola nut”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dabamusgoidancedrughustlejignutstimulant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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