NYT Dictionary

ANLAGE

/ˈɑnlɑɡə/
NounAN-la-gean-la-ge · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.

Etymology

Origin: German

From German Anlage.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

primordiumbeginningbudegggermlarvanucleusnymphrudimentseed

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 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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