Meaning
The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek γλία (glía), γλοία (gloía, “glue”), γλοιός (gloiós, “a glutinous substance, gum”)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
neuroglia
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-03-22ADLHGNI
- 2026-01-27IAGHLNU
- 2025-12-12AZGOLIN
- 2025-12-10GYATIEL
- 2025-10-06LABGINZ
- 2024-12-27LAMGCIY
- 2024-05-16LATIGNV
- 2024-05-09ADNIGLZ
- 2024-02-25GARLIOT
- 2023-11-26IAGHLRT
- 2023-08-06LNAIGDH
- 2023-06-23IZAYLGN
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.