NYT Dictionary

MIMIC

/ˈmɪm.ɪk/
VerbNounAdjectiveMIM-icmim-ic · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin mīmicus, from Ancient Greek μῑμικός (mīmikós, “belonging to mimes”), from μῖμος (mîmos, “imitator, actor”); see mime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

impressionistmimickermimeactactoractressantagonistapeapishapproach

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 43 recorded puzzles:

+31 earlier appearances in the archive.

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