NYT Dictionary

PINOT

/ˈpiːnoʊ/
NounPI-notpi-not · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Any of several grape varieties grown in Europe and North America.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French pinot, a type of wine or grapevine, from earlier pineau.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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