NYT Dictionary

ALUMINUM

/əˈlu.mɪ.nəm/
Nouna-LU-mi-numa-lu-mi-num · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

American, Canadian, and Philippines standard spelling of aluminium.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1812, after the earlier 1807 New Latin form alumium. By surface analysis, Latin alumen + -um

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.