NYT Dictionary

BANDANNA

/ˈbændænə/
NounBAN-dan-naban-dan-na · 3 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of bandana.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

Hind. bndhn a mode of dyeing in which the cloth is tied in different places so as to prevent the parts tied from receiving the dye. Cf. Band, n

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bandanacollarmufflerneckwearscarftie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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