NYT Dictionary

CALCIFY

/ˈkælsɪfaɪ/
VerbCAL-ci-fycal-ci-fy · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

To make or become hard and stony by impregnating with calcium salts.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French calcifier, or from English calcium + -ify.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

callousfirmfossilizehardenindurateossifypetrifysteeltempertoughen

Antonyms

decalcify

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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