NYT Dictionary

TYRANNIC

/tɪˈɹæ.nɪk/
AdjectiveTY-ran-nicty-ran-nic · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Tyrannical.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

L. tyrannicus, Gr. tyrannique. See Tyrant

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

authoritarianautocraticdictatorialdespotictyrannical

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, 2024, 2026.

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