NYT Dictionary

MENTHENE

/ˈmɛnθiːn/
NounMEN-thenemen-thene · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Any of a number of isomeric cyclic monoterpene hydrocarbons having a single double bond

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Menthol + terpene

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 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

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