NYT Dictionary

BANGLE

/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/
NounVerbBAN-gleban-gle · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

A rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

Borrowed from Hindi बंग्ली (baṅglī, “glass bracelet”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

braceletbaublegaudgewgawnoveltyfallaltrinketankletarmletbeads

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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