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POLLIWOG

/ˈpɑliː.ˌwɑɡ/
NounPOL-li-wogpol-li-wog · 3 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of pollywog.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

OE. polwigle. Cf. Poll head, and Wiggle

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tadpolepollywogamphibianbatrachiancalfchickcoltcubdogieduckling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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