NYT Dictionary

BLONDE

/blɑnd/
NounAdjectiveVerbBLAHNDGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

Alternative form of blond (“person with fair hair”). (Used especially of a woman. See the usage notes in the entry blond.)

Etymology

Origin: French

From Middle French blonde f. See blond.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

brunet

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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