NYT Dictionary
OVICIDE
NounOVI-cideovi-cide · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
Any substance designed to kill or destroy eggs or ova, especially those of insects, mites, or other pests or parasites.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From ovi- (“egg; ovum”) + -cide (“killer; killing”).
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 2022.