NYT Dictionary

PAWPAW

/ˈpɔːpɔː/
NounPAW-pawpaw-paw · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any of several types of trees having edible fruit

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Via Portuguese and Spanish papaya from Lokono papáia; compare also Kari'na kapaja. Doublet of papaya. Alternatively from Yuchi pahpah.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

custard appleprairie bananahillbilly mangopapayamountain pawpawmountain papayapeepawpepawpapaiapapaw

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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