NYT Dictionary

APHELIA

/əˈfi.li.ə/
NounAP-hel-iaap-hel-ia · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

plural of aphelion

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From aphelion + -a (plural form of the suffix -on).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aphelion

Antonyms

perihelion

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, 2025.

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