NYT Dictionary

TRITICUM

/ˈtrɪt.ɪ.kəm/
NounTRIT-i-cumtrit-i-cum · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A plant of the genus Triticum (wheat and related cereals).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Latin trīticum.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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, 2025.

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