NYT Dictionary
TOXICANT
/ˈtɒksɪkənt/AdjectiveNounTOX-i-canttox-i-cant · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Capable of causing damage or dysfunction by toxicity.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Medieval Latin toxicāns, toxicant-, present participle of toxicāre (“to poison”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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 2026.