NYT Dictionary

PARKIN

/ˈpɑːkɪn/
NounPAR-kinpar-kin · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A traditional soft cake of Northern England, usually made with oatmeal and treacle.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Parkin, a diminutive of Peter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Yorkshire parkin

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 2022, 2024.

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