NYT Dictionary

BLAND

[bleənd] ~ [blɛənd]
AdjectiveVerbNounBLANDGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mel- Proto-Indo-European *meld- Proto-Indo-European *mland-der. Latin blandusbor. English bland Borrowed from Latin blandus (“pleasant”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anodyneflattastelesswallowblandcardboardflaggyflavorlessingustibleintastable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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