NYT Dictionary
NIAGARA
/naɪˈæɡ(ə)ɹə/Proper nounNounVerbni-AG-a-rani-ag-a-ra · 4 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A river (the Niagara River) which flows from Lake Erie, over Niagara Falls into Lake Ontario; the geographical region of the United States and Canada in proximity to this river.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From an Iroquoian language; compare Mohawk ohnyá:kara' (“neck of land”). The name of the tribe which resided in the area was recorded on early maps as Onguiarahronon or Niagagarega.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.