NYT Dictionary
PLATOON
/pləˈtuːn/NounVerbpla-TOONpla-toon · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
Etymology
Origin: French
From obsolete French plauton, variant of peloton, from Middle French pelote + -on. Doublet of peloton. Compare pellet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2018.