CARNAL

Meaning

Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites or activities.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English carnal, from Old French charnel, from Late Latin carnālis (“fleshy”), from oblique stem of Latin carō, carnis (“meat, flesh”) + -ālis (whence -al).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-12-09LRAOCBN
• 2025-11-09NAYRCIL
• 2025-02-08LANHCIR
• 2024-01-27CAOLBNR
• 2023-09-17LATROCN