NYT Dictionary

MAKI

/ˈmaː.kɪ/
NounMA-kima-ki · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta).

Etymology

Origin: French

From French maki, from Malagasy maky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pork maki

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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