NYT Dictionary

TUBULE

/ˈtubjul/
NounTU-buletu-bule · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A small pipe or fistular body; a little tube.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Latin tubulus, diminutive of tubus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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