NYT Dictionary

CARAMBA

[kaˈɹam.ba]
InterjectionCA-ram-baca-ram-ba · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Exclamation of surprise or dismay.; gosh!, darn!

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish caramba, a euphemism for the real expletive carajo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2024, 2026.

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