NYT Dictionary
ANABOLIC
/ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/AdjectiveNounan-a-BOL-ican-a-bol-ic · 4 syllablesGrade 11
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Of or relating to anabolism.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”) + -ic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
metamorphic
Antonyms
catabolic
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: