NYT Dictionary

BANC

/bæŋk/
NounBANGKCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A bench; a high seat, or seat of distinction or judgment.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English bank, from Old French banc. Doublet of banco, bank, and bench.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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