NYT Dictionary

CRANIAL

/ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/
AdjectiveCRA-ni-alcra-ni-al · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Of or relating to the cranium, or to the skull.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From cranium + -al. By surface analysis, crani- + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cephalic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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