NYT Dictionary

BIONIC

/ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/
Adjectivebi-ON-icbi-on-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Related to bionics.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Blend of bio- + electronic. The superhuman sense is attributed to the TV shows The Six Million Dollar Man (1973–1978) and The Bionic Woman (1976–1978).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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