NYT Dictionary
GRAYLING
/ˈɡreɪlɪŋ/NounGRAY-linggray-ling · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Any freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English greylyng, equivalent to gray + -ling.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
arctic grayling
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 2025.