NYT Dictionary

LIFEBLOOD

/ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/
NounLIFE-bloodlife-blood · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

Blood that is needed for continued life; blood regarded as the seat of life.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From life + blood. Compare English heart-blood (“lifeblood”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

essenceanimaantibodyantigenatmanbiorhythmbloodbloodmobilebloodstreambreath

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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