NYT Dictionary

AXILLA

/ækˈsɪlə/
NounAX-il-laax-il-la · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin axilla (“side, armpit”). Doublet of axil.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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