NYT Dictionary

LACTEAL

/ˈlæktiːəl/
AdjectiveNounLAC-te-allac-te-al · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Relating to milk.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

lacto- + -al

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

excretorylachrymallachrymoselacrimatorylactationallacteouslactescentlacticlactiferousmilch

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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