NYT Dictionary

ATTRACTANT

/əˈtɹæktənt/
NounAT-tract-antat-tract-ant · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Anything that attracts, but especially a substance (such as a pheromone) that attracts insects or other animals

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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