NYT Dictionary
FRIGORIFIC
/ˌfɹɪ.ɡəˈɹɪ.fɪk/AdjectiveFRIG-o-rif-icfrig-o-rif-ic · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Causing to chill or cool.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin frīgorificus, from frigus (“cold”) + facere (“to make”): compare French frigorifique.
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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.