NYT Dictionary
PLEIAD
/plˈiʌd/NounPLE-iadple-iad · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A group of illustrious or talented people, especially one with seven members.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Probably from the English Pleiades, divine sisters in Greek mythology who were believed to have been placed in the heavens as a well known group of seven stars.
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.