CAIMAN

Meaning

Any of the relatively small crocodilians of the genus Caiman, within the family Alligatoridae.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Spanish caimán or Portuguese caimão, from Kari'na acayouman.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-09-05MACGIKN
• 2026-05-15MANGCIP
• 2026-02-26IATMNYC
• 2026-02-21MACINOT
• 2024-11-30CAILMNT
• 2024-08-24CAOMINP
• 2024-08-12CYAMNID
• 2024-05-24IAMECHN
• 2024-01-21CAONIDM
• 2023-12-02CAMHGIN
• 2023-10-14MNAICEB