NYT Dictionary

HEMATIC

/ˈhəmætɪk/
AdjectiveNounHE-mat-iche-mat-ic · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Of, pertaining to, affecting or containing blood

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek αἷμα (haîma) + -tic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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