NYT Dictionary

PUPAL

/ˈpjuːpəl/
AdjectivePU-palpu-pal · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the pupa stage of insect metamorphosis.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pupa + -al.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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