NYT Dictionary
ALLEMANDE
/ˈælə.ˌmænd/NounVerbAL-le-mandeal-le-mande · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A popular instrumental dance form in Baroque music, and a standard element of a suite, generally the first or second movement.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French allemande (“German (dance)”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2025.