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THECODONT
AdjectiveNounTHE-co-dontthe-co-dont · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Having the teeth enclosed in sockets in the alveoli of the jaws.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek θήκη (thḗkē, “case, chest”) + -odont.
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 2025.