NYT Dictionary

INVITATIONAL

/ˌɪnvʌtˈeɪʃʌnʌl/
AdjectiveNounin-vi-TA-tion-alin-vi-ta-tion-al · 5 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Serving as an invitation; inviting.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From invitation + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

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