NYT Dictionary

CHAI

/t͡ʃaɪ/
NounGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A female Romani.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Romani ćhaj (“Romani girl, daughter”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chai lattechai teamasala chai

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 29 recorded puzzles:

+17 earlier appearances in the archive.

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