NYT Dictionary

BLAM

[ˈblæm]
NounInterjectionVerbCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A sudden, explosive sound, such as is made by a gunshot.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By onomatopoeia.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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