NYT Dictionary

NODAL

/ˈnəʊdəl/
AdjectiveNOD-alnod-al · 2 syllablesGrade 11

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

Meaning

Of the nature of, or relating to, a node.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From node + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gnarledknobbedknobbyknottedknottyknurlednodularnubbystuddedtubercular

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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