Meaning
A small, inflammatory, irritated spot on the skin, similar in appearance to a pimple, but not containing pus.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin papula.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025.