NYT Dictionary

MARITAL

/ˈmæɹɪtəl/
AdjectiveMAR-i-talmar-i-tal · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Pertaining to marriage.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French marital, and its source, Latin marītālis, from marītus (“husband”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

matrimonialmarriedconjugalhusbandlynuptialweddedwifely

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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