NYT Dictionary

BINDI

/bɪn.di/
NounBIN-dibin-di · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

Borrowed from Hindi बिंदी (bindī).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kumkumpottusindoortikatilaktilakam

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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