NYT Dictionary

CAPRI

/ˈkɑpriː/
NounCA-prica-pri · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A deep shade of sky blue between cyan and azure.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Named after the colour of the sea around the Italian island of Capri, especially in the Blue Grotto.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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