NYT Dictionary

DORADO

/dəˈɹɑːdəʊ/
Noundo-RA-dodo-ra-do · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A mahi-mahi or dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), fish with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Spanish dorado, from the verb dorar (“gild, give a golden color”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dolphindolphinfishmahi-mahiconstellationfish

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:

+10 earlier appearances in the archive.

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