NYT Dictionary

GATOR

/ˈɡeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

NounGA-torga-tor · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Alligator.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of alligator.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

alligatordinosaurreptilereptiliantortoise

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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