NYT Dictionary

LENTIC

/ˈlɛntɪk/
AdjectiveLEN-ticlen-tic · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or pertaining to, or living in still waters (such as lakes, ponds, or wetlands).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin lentus (“slow”) + -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

lotic

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, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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