NYT Dictionary

AURAL

/ˈɔɹəl/
AdjectiveAU-ralau-ral · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the ear.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin auralis, from auris (“ear”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

auricauditoryacousticacousticalaudibleauricularhearingphonic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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