NYT Dictionary

AURORAL

/ɔˈɹɔɹəl/
Adjectiveau-ROR-alau-ror-al · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Pertaining to the dawn; dawning, eastern, like a new beginning.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From aurora + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

auroreandawnlikediluculareoanblushingroseatedawn

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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