NYT Dictionary

BANDOG

/ˈbandɒɡ/
NounBAN-dogban-dog · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A dog that has been tied up; a mastiff or other kind of guard dog.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From band + dog.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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 2019, 2020, 2023, 2026.

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