NYT Dictionary

MUTULE

/ˈmdʒuːtʃuːl/
NounMU-tulemu-tule · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Any of the rectangular blocks under the soffit of the cornice of the Greek Doric temple, which are studded with guttae.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin mutulus.

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, 2023, 2025, 2026.

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