NYT Dictionary

ACULEATE

/ˈəkdʒuːliːɪt/
AdjectiveNounA-cu-le-atea-cu-le-ate · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

Having a sting; sharp like a prickle.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin aculeātus, from acus (“needle”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aculeatedacutebarbededgefilegrindhornedhornypointpointed

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 2024, 2025.

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