NYT Dictionary
CHALET
/ˈʃæleɪ/NounCHA-letcha-let · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
An alpine style of wooden building with a sloping roof and overhanging eaves.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French chalet, from Franco-Provençal çhalè (“herdsman's hut in the mountains”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: