NYT Dictionary

HELLCAT

/ˈhɛlˌkæt/

NounHELL-cathell-cat · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

A witch.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hell + cat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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