NYT Dictionary

MARTIAN

/ˈmɑɹʃən/
AdjectiveNounMAR-tianmar-tian · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Alternative letter-case form of Martian (“of or pertaining to the planet Mars”).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

L. Martius

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

alienastronaut

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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