NYT Dictionary
EYAS
/ˈaɪəs/NounEY-asey-as · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A young hawk or falcon in the nest, or that has not yet fledged, especially one that will be trained for falconry.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Rebracketing of a nyas as an eyas.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eyasmusket
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 2026.