NYT Dictionary

PINEAL

/ˈpɪnɪəl/
AdjectiveNounpin-E-alpin-e-al · 3 syllablesGrade 11

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

Meaning

In the shape of a pine cone.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French pinéal, from Middle French, from Latin pīnea (“pine cone, pine nut”), from pīneus (“of the pine”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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