NYT Dictionary

AMEBIC

/ˈəmiːbɪk/
AdjectiveA-me-bica-me-bic · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of amoebic.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: ameb- + -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amoebicamoebanamebanamoebousamebouseuglenaadenovirusaerobeamoebaanaerobe

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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