NYT Dictionary

CATALYTIC

/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/
Adjectivecat-a-LYT-iccat-a-lyt-ic · 4 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

instrumentalmetamorphic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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