NYT Dictionary

CITRAL

/ˈsɪtrəl/
NounCIT-ralcit-ral · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Either of a pair of terpenoids, geranial and neral, that have the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₆O and are used in perfumery and flavourings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lemonal

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 2019, 2025.

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