NYT Dictionary

BRAVA

/ˈbɹɑ.və/
InterjectionNounBRA-vabra-va · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Alternative form of bravo spoken to a female performer

Etymology

Origin: Italian

From Italian brava, feminine of bravo.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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