NYT Dictionary

CAFTAN

/ˈkæftən/
NounCAF-tancaf-tan · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of kaftan.

Etymology

Origin: Turkish

Turk. qaftn: cf. F. cafetan

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kaftanrobeshift

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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