NYT Dictionary

CELLBLOCK

/ˈsɛl.ˌblɑk/
NounCELL-blockcell-block · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A wing of a prison containing cells for the inmates.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From cell + block.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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