NYT Dictionary
ECHINATE
/ˈɛkə.ˌneɪt/AdjectiveNounECH-i-nateech-i-nate · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
prickly; bristly
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin echinātus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
echinulate
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 2025.