NYT Dictionary

MURAL

/ˈmjʊɹəl/
NounAdjectiveVerbMU-ralmu-ral · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French mural, from Latin muralis, from murus (“wall”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

abstractabstractionaltarpiececollagecopycycloramadaubdiptychengravingfresco

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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