NYT Dictionary
ONCOGENIC
/ˌɒŋkoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/AdjectiveON-co-gen-icon-co-gen-ic · 4 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Causing the formation of tumors.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From onco- (“tumor”) + -genic (“producing”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
oncogenous
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.