NYT Dictionary

ROOTWORM

/ˈruːt.ˌwərm/
NounROOT-wormroot-worm · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From root + worm.

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 2024, 2025, 2026.

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