Meaning
Of, related to, intended for or involving the anus.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin ānālis. By surface analysis, anus + -al. Psychological sense shortened from anal-retentive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 68 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-21NABEJLY
- 2026-09-01ADILNTW
- 2026-08-13NACHLOY
- 2026-08-11NAELMTY
- 2026-08-02NACDEHL
- 2026-07-03ADILNOR
- 2026-06-12NACILPT
- 2026-04-23ADQLENU
- 2026-04-20LATIDNY
- 2026-04-12NALECHO
- 2026-03-22ADLHGNI
- 2026-01-20AFTLINY
+56 earlier appearances in the archive.
