NYT Dictionary

MALEFIC

/məˈlɛfɪk/
AdjectiveNounMALEF-icmalef-ic · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin maleficus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

evilmaleficentmalevolentabandonedarrantbadbad applebad seedbalefulscurrilous

Antonyms

benefic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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