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ANAGOGE

/ˈæn.ə.ɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/
NounAN-a-go-gean-a-go-ge · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage beyond the literal, allegorical or moral sense (especially in Biblical criticism).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin anagōgē, from Ancient Greek ἀναγωγή (anagōgḗ, “elevation”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cabalaesotericsmysterymysticismmystificationsymbolismtheosophyyoga

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, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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