NYT Dictionary

THETA

/ˈθeɪtə/
NounTHE-tathe-ta · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Borrowed from Ancient Greek θῆτα (thêta).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deck angle

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:

+5 earlier appearances in the archive.

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