NYT Dictionary

CAYMAN

/ˈkeɪmən/
NounCAY-mancay-man · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Alternative spelling of caiman.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From the language of Guiana: cf. Sp. caiman

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

caimanchameleondragonreptile

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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