Meaning
sphalerite (a naturally-occurring sulfide of zinc)
Etymology
Origin: German
From German Blende, from blenden (“deceive”) (because it resembles galena).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sphalerite
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024, 2025.