NYT Dictionary

BINGO

/ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
NounInterjectionAdjectiveVerbBIN-gobin-go · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out "bingo!" or "house!" after crossing off all numbers on the grid or in one line of the grid.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Alternative form of bing, suggesting a ringing sound. Attested since 1925.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

housey-houseylottohouse!aha!eureka!got it!that's it!yes!beanokeno

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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