Meaning
Lima bean (the plant, Phaseolus lunatus).
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Ellipsis of lima bean. Doublet of Lima.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-17MAFILOY
- 2026-09-12IALMPRT
- 2026-07-31MAILOPT
- 2026-07-13MACILOT
- 2026-06-26MACGILY
- 2026-06-04MANIDLT
- 2026-04-19MATLINU
- 2026-03-26IADLMNO
- 2025-02-09MALFEIN
- 2025-01-28AXBOLIM
- 2025-01-14LTMDINA
- 2024-12-27LAMGCIY
+6 earlier appearances in the archive.