NYT Dictionary

ANNULAR

/ˈænjəlɚ/
AdjectiveAN-nu-laran-nu-lar · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring: in the shape of an annulus.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ānulāris (“ring-shaped”); (possibly through French annulaire), from ānulus (“ring”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

circularring-shapedO-shapedovalroundtoroidannulateannulatedcircinateringed

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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