NYT Dictionary

LATRIA

/ləˈtɹaɪə/
NounLA-tri-ala-tri-a · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

The highest form of worship, named adoration, properly given to the triune God alone.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Late Latin, from Ancient Greek λατρεία (latreía, “service,” “worship”), from λατρευειν (latreuein, “wait on,” “serve with prayer”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adorationcultcultismdevotionhomageprostrationreverencevenerationworshiping

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 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026.

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