NYT Dictionary

COYOTE

/kəˈjoʊ.ti/
NounVerbcoy-O-tecoy-o-te · 3 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish coyote, from a Nahuan language, from Proto-Nahuan *koyoo-tl. Compare Chinook ki-o-tī.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

prairie wolfanimalantelopearmadillobatelephantfoxharehorsehyena

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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