NYT Dictionary

BEANBAG

/ˈbiːnbæɡ/
NounVerbBEAN-bagbean-bag · 2 syllablesGrade 1

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

Meaning

A small cloth bag filled with drybeans, used as a toy or for exercising the hands.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bean + bag.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hacky sack

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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