Meaning
A loaf of bread similar in shape to a baguette, but shorter (15 to 30 cm / 6 to 12 inches in length).
Etymology
Origin: French
From French bâtard. Doublet of bastard.
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, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026.