NYT Dictionary

RAPTOR

/ˈɹæptɚ/
NounRAP-torrap-tor · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A bird of prey.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English raptour, from Latin raptor (“kidnapper, thief”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bloodsuckerharpyleechprofiteerracketeersharkvampirevulture

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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