NYT Dictionary

CICHLID

/ˈsɪklɪd/
NounCICH-lidcich-lid · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Any of many tropical fish, of the family Cichlidae, popular as aquarium fish.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Translingual Cichlidae.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fish

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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