NYT Dictionary

TAPIOCA

/tæpiˈoʊkə/
NounTAP-i-o-catap-i-o-ca · 4 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A starchy food made from the cassava plant, used in puddings.

Etymology

Origin: Portuguese

Borrowed from Portuguese tapioca, from Old Tupi tapi'oka.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cassavamanioc

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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