NYT Dictionary

CARPAL

/ˈkɑɹ.pəl/
NounAdjectiveCAR-palcar-pal · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2025

Meaning

Any of the eight bones of the wrist (carpus).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From the Latin carpālis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

carpal anglecarpal bonecarpal canalcarpal tunnel syndromebone

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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