NYT Dictionary

CANYON

/ˈkænjən/
NounVerbCAN-yoncan-yon · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish cañón. Doublet of cannon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gorgedaledallesgulchravinevalevalleycombedellslade

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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