NYT Dictionary

FUNGAL

/ˈfʌŋɡəl/
AdjectiveNounFUN-galfun-gal · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a fungus or fungi.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From fungus + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fungousmycotic

Antonyms

nonfungalnonmycotic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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