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NYT Dictionary

MANUAL

/ˈmæn.j(u)əl/
NounAdjectiveMAN-u-alman-u-al · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Synonym of handbook.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English manuel, from Old French manuel, from Late Latin manuāle (“handbook, manual”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

handbookhandlystick shiftstickstandard transmissionstandardabecedarybattledorebookcanon

Antonyms

automatic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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