NYT Dictionary

VIKING

/ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
NounVI-kingvi-king · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Alternative letter-case form of Viking.

Etymology

Origin: Icelandic

Icel. vkingr, fr. vk a bay, inlet

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

apolloatlasbluejacketbuccaneerfishermangeminiheartyjacklimeymissile

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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