NYT Dictionary

NEPENTHE

/nəˈpɛnθi/
Nounne-PEN-thene-pen-the · 3 syllablesGrade 11

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

Meaning

Alternative form of nepenthes (“a drug that relieves one of emotional pain, grief or sorrow”).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

A back-formation from nepenthes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

absentmindednessanodyneforgivenessnarcoticnirvanaobliterationoblivion

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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