NYT Dictionary

HELLION

/ˈhɛliən/
NounAdjectiveHEL-lionhel-lion · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

An alteration, under the influence of hell, of northern English/Scottish dialectal hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), of unknown origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rapscallionscamprascalhellgramitehellerdevilbeastbeldambomberbruiser

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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