NYT Dictionary

CANONIC

/ˈkənɑnɪk/
Adjectiveca-NON-icca-non-ic · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

canonical

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Late Latin canonicus (“canonic”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

canonicalbasicsanctioneddivinereligious

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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