NYT Dictionary

TAMARIN

/ˈtæməɹɪn/
NounTAM-a-rintam-a-rin · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

One of a family of squirrel-sized South American monkeys of the genus Saguinus.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish tamarín (“tamarin”), from tupi-guarani tamari.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

leoncitaantelopearmadillobatelephantharehorsekangaroomammalopossum

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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