NYT Dictionary

CHELA

/ˈkilə/
NounCHE-lache-la · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin chele, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clawnipperpincer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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