NYT Dictionary

MUTANT

/ˈmju(t)n̩(t)/

NounAdjectiveMU-tantmu-tant · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

That which has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin mūtāns, present participle of mūtō. By surface analysis, muta- + -ant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mutexmutationvariationsportanabolismavatarbettercatabolismcatalysischangeable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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