NYT Dictionary

CUPRIC

/ˈkjuːpɹɪk/
AdjectiveCU-priccu-pric · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Ultimately from Latin cuprum (“copper”). See -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cuprous

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 2020.

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