NYT Dictionary

CHYME

/kaɪm/
NounKEYEMAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023

Meaning

The thick semifluid mass of partly digested food that is passed from the stomach to the duodenum.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Late Latin chymus, from Ancient Greek χυμός (khumós, “juice”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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