NYT Dictionary

LOCULE

/ˈlɑkdʒuːl/
NounLOC-uleloc-ule · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A little hollow; a loculus.

Etymology

Origin: French

Compare French locule. See loculus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

loculus

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 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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