NYT Dictionary
CATAMARAN
/ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/Nouncat-a-ma-RANcat-a-ma-ran · 4 syllablesGrade 11
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A twin-hulled ship or boat.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Tamil கட்டுமரம் (kaṭṭumaram), from கட்டு (kaṭṭu, “to tie”) + மரம் (maram, “tree, wood”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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