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NYT Dictionary

MAGICIAN

/məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/
Nounma-GI-cianma-gi-cian · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English magicien, from Middle French magicien.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sorcererwizardwarlockwitchmagemagic userspellcasterenchanterconjurerthaumaturge

Antonyms

nonmagiciannonwitchnonwizard

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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