Meaning
The weka (Gallirallus australis).
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English wodhen, from Old English wuduhenn (“woodhen, quail”), equivalent to wood + hen.
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 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026.