NYT Dictionary

BANDONEON

NounBAN-do-neonban-do-neon · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A small Latin American accordion played with buttons which is frequently used in tango ensembles.

Etymology

Origin: German

From Spanish bandoneón, from German Bandoneon, named after Heinrich Band.

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 2020, 2026.

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