NYT Dictionary

FOETAL

AdjectiveFOE-talfoe-tal · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Alternative spelling of fetal.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From foetus + -al, the former from Latin foetus, alternative form of fētus, and the latter from Latin -alis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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 2020, 2023, 2025.

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