NYT Dictionary

BAGNIO

/ˈbænɪɔ/
NounBAGN-iobagn-io · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A brothel.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Italian bagno, from Latin balneum (“bath”). Doublet of bain, balaneion, and banya.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

whorehousebrothelbordellobawdyhousecathousebathhousebathbathroombathscrib

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 2023, 2026.

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