NYT Dictionary

RADICCHIO

/ɹəˈdi.kjoʊ/
NounRADIC-chioradic-chio · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A cultivar of chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) with red leaves and a slightly bitter taste, eaten as a salad vegetable or grilled.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian radicchio.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Italian chicory

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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