NYT Dictionary

AXEL

/ˈæk.səl/
NounVerbAX-elax-el · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

A jump that includes one (or more than one) complete turn and a half turn while in the air.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Named after Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen (1855–1938), who in 1882 became the first to perform the jump.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

axel jump

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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