NYT Dictionary

TRITON

/ˈtraɪtn/
NounTRI-tontri-ton · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

the nucleus of a tritium atom, consisting of a proton and two neutrons.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From trit- + -on. From tritium, from Ancient Greek τρίτος (trítos, “third”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

T+newtdeityelectrongodgoddesskelpiemermaidmesonnaiad

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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