NYT Dictionary

POLYGON

/ˈpɑliˌɡɑn/
NounPOL-y-gonpol-y-gon · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek πολύγωνον (polúgōnon), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + γωνία (gōnía, “angle”), equivalent to poly- + -gon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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