Meaning
A warning on a navigational chart indicating a reef or other hazard which has been reported but which has not been confirmed to exist, or whose exact location is unknown.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Spanish vigía (“lookout; reef”), from Portuguese vigia, ultimately from Latin vigilare.
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 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.