NYT Dictionary

MALIC

/ˈmælɪk/
AdjectiveMAL-icmal-ic · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Pertaining to apples.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French malique, from Latin mālum.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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