NYT Dictionary

CHICLE

/ˈt͡ʃɪkəl/
NounCHIC-lechic-le · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

The milky latex of the sapodilla tree, used after coagulation as the principal ingredient of chewing gum.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish chicle, from a Nahuan language; compare Classical Nahuatl tzictli.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gumresin

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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