NYT Dictionary
PINOLE
/piˈnoʊleɪ/NounPI-no-lepi-no-le · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A coarse flour made from ground toasted maize kernels, often mixed with herbs, which may be eaten by itself or incorporated into drinks.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Mexican Spanish pinole, from Classical Nahuatl pinolli (“flour, ground maize or chia”).
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 2026.