NYT Dictionary

NONTOXIC

/nɑntˈɑksɪk/
AdjectiveNounnon-TOX-icnon-tox-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Not toxic; not poisonous.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Etymology tree English non- Ancient Greek τοξῐκός (toxĭkós) Ancient Greek τοξικόν (toxikón)der. Latin toxicum Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Italic *-kos Latin -cus Latin toxicusbor. French toxiquebor. English toxic English nontoxic From non- + toxic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

atoxicnonpoisonousbenignharmlessinnocentinnocuousinoffensive

Antonyms

poisonoustoxic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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