NYT Dictionary

OCTAL

/ˈɒk.təl/
NounAdjectiveOC-taloc-tal · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From oct- + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

base 8octonarybase-8eighthoctagonal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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