NYT Dictionary

CAYENNE

/kaɪˈɛn/
Nouncay-ENNEcay-enne · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

Ellipsis of cayenne pepper.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Cayenne, a town and island in French Guiana, South America

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jalapeno

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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