NYT Dictionary

AQUANAUT

/ˈækwə.ˌnɔt/
NounAQ-ua-nautaq-ua-naut · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

An underwater explorer.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From aqua- + -naut.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hydronautoceanaut

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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