NYT Dictionary

TUPELO

/ˈtuːpəloʊ/
NounTU-pe-lotu-pe-lo · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Any of several trees of the genus Nyssa which grow in swampy regions on the eastern, southern and midwestern United States.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Creek topilwa < íto 'tree' + opílwa 'swamp'.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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