NYT Dictionary

POLYGONY

NounPOLY-gonypoly-gony · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Any plant of the genus Polygonum, especially knotgrass.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin polygonium, from Ancient Greek πολύγονον (polúgonon). More at polygonum.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

polygonum

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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