NYT Dictionary

MEGAHIT

/ˈmɛɡəhɪt/
NounAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A large success or hit.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *méǵh₂s Proto-Hellenic *mégas Ancient Greek μέγᾰς (mégăs)der. English mega- English hit English megahit From mega- + hit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blockbuster

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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