NYT Dictionary

MULLION

/ˈmʌliən/
NounVerbMUL-li-onmul-li-on · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

A vertical bar between the panes of glass or casements of a window or the panels of a screen.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Alteration of monial (“mullion”), or metathesis of Middle English moyniel, both ultimately from Old French moinel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

balustradebanisterdoorjambdoorpostgatepostjambmilepostbalusterpostsignpost

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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