NYT Dictionary
FORMYL
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪl/NounFOR-mylfor-myl · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Formed from the root of Latin formīca (“ant”) + -yl
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
methanoyl
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.