NYT Dictionary
LANIARY
/ˈleɪniː.ˌɛriː/AdjectiveNounLA-ni-ar-yla-ni-ar-y · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Lacerating or tearing
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin laniarium, from lanius (“a butcher”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.