NYT Dictionary

BAGMAN

/ˈbæɡmən/
NounBAG-manbag-man · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree Old Norse baggibor.? Old French baguebor.? Middle English bagge English bag Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English bagman From bag + -man.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vagranttrampbumhoboswagmanroadmanbookmaker

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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