NYT Dictionary

TEGMEN

/ˈtɛɡ.mən/
NounTEG-menteg-men · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A covering or integument, usually referring to a thin layer or membrane in an organism.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From New Latin, from Latin tegmen, syncopated form of tegimen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

integument

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 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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