NYT Dictionary

PENEPLAIN

/ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/
NounPE-ne-plainpe-ne-plain · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A low-relief plain representing the final stage of fluvial erosion during times of extended tectonic stability.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pene- + plain.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

peneplanebasinbottomlandcampochampaigndeltadesertdownfellflatland

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 2021, 2024, 2025.

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