NYT Dictionary

CARBONARA

/ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹə/
NounCAR-bonaracar-bonara · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024

Meaning

A thick Italian pasta sauce, made with guanciale, grated cheese, beaten egg yolks and pepper.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

From the Italian carbonara, shortening of alla carbonara (literally “in the manner of charcoal burners”, or “in the manner of the Carbonari”), ultimately from carbone (“coal”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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