NYT Dictionary

CATBIRD

/ˈkatbɝd/
NounCAT-birdcat-bird · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

An American passerine bird of the genera Dumetella and Melanoptila.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From cat + bird, because its cry is said to resemble that of a cat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bowerbirdmagpie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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