NYT Dictionary

BIBLIOMANIA

/ˌbɪbliəˈmeɪniə/
NounBIB-li-o-ma-ni-abib|li|o|ma|ni|a · 6 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

A passion for owning valuable books.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From biblio- + -mania.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bibliolatrycultureeruditionhumanismintellectualitylettersliteracypedantryreadingscholarship

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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