NYT Dictionary

DIXIT

/ˈdɪksɪt/
Proper nounDIX-itdix-it · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A surname from India that is common among Hindu Brahmins in India.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

From Sanskrit दीक्षित (dīkṣita).

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, 2021, 2023, 2026.

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