NYT Dictionary

TIGON

/ˈtaɪɡən/
NounTI-gonti-gon · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A cross between a male tiger and a lioness.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Blend of tiger + lion

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tigloncrossbreedeurasianhybridladinomestizomongrelmulattomuleoctoroon

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 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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