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ABRACADABRA

/ˌæbɹəkəˈdæbɹə/
NounInterjectionab-ra-ca-DAB-raab-ra-ca-dab-ra · 5 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Late Latin abracadabra.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

alakazamhey prestohocus-pocusabracadabrahey passkazaamprestopresto changoshablamshazam

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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