NYT Dictionary

FORMIC

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪk/
AdjectiveFOR-micfor-mic · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Of or pertaining to ants.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Formed from the root of Latin formīca (“ant”) + -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

antly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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