NYT Dictionary

WILDWOOD

/ˈwaɪld.ˌwʌd/
NounWILD-woodwild-wood · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Woodland that has developed naturally, especially where a suitable climate has developed with it.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From wild + wood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

afforestationarboretumboondocksbushchaseforestforestryhangerjunglepark

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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