NYT Dictionary

AQUA

/əˈkwɑ/
NounAdjectiveAQ-uaaq-ua · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

The compound water.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English aqua (“water”), borrowed from Latin aqua. Perhaps also a learned borrowing directly from Latin. Doublet of ea, Eau, eau, and yeo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wateraquamarineturquoiseheadhydrosphererainsteam

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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