NYT Dictionary

CALCITE

/ˈkælˌsaɪt/
NounCAL-citecal-cite · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, found as limestone, chalk and marble.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin calx + -ite.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

alabasterasphaltmineral

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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