NYT Dictionary

NAVAL

/ˈneɪvəl/
AdjectiveNA-valna-val · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to a navy.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English naval, from Middle French naval, from Latin nāvālis; equivalent to navy + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

marinemaritimemilitarynauticalnavigationaloceanicpelagicsaltyseafaring

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:

+2 earlier appearances in the archive.

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