NYT Dictionary
TEGMENTUM
NounTEGMEN-tumtegmen-tum · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
The ventral portion of the midbrain, divided from the tectum by the cerebral aqueduct and the periaqueductal grey.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin tegmentum.
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 2026.