NYT Dictionary

GHARIAL

/ˈɡɛɹ.i.əl/
NounGHA-ri-algha-ri-al · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

From Hindi घड़ियाल (ghaṛiyāl). Doublet of gavial.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fish-eating crocodilegavialIndian gharialgavialid

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 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025.

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