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MAGNETO
/maɡˈniːtəʊ/NounMAG-ne-tomag-ne-to · 3 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Clipping of magneto-electric (machine).
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