NYT Dictionary

TOOTHWORT

/ˈtuːθ.ˌwərt/
NounTOOTH-worttooth-wort · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Any of several species of flowering plants of the genus Lathraea.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tooth + wort. From having an appearance similar to teeth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crinkleroot

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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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