NYT Dictionary

IGUANA

/ɪˈɡwɑnə/

Nouni-GUA-nai-gua-na · 3 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A green iguana (Iguana iguana), a large tropical American lizard often kept as a pet.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish iguana, from Taíno *iwana.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chameleondragonreptile

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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