NYT Dictionary

KOOKIE

/ˈkʊkiː/
NounAdjectiveKOOK-iekook-ie · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of kookaburra + -ie.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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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, 2023, 2025, 2026.

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