NYT Dictionary

VIOLA

/vaɪˈoʊlə/
NounInterjectionvi-O-lavi-o-la · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin viola (“violet”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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