NYT Dictionary

GAVIAL

/ˈɡeɪ.vi.əl/

NounGA-vi-alga-vi-al · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of gharial.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

From Hindi घड़ियाल (ghaṛiyāl). Doublet of gharial.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chameleondragonreptile

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 2024, 2026.

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