NYT Dictionary
CHAMADE
/ʃəˈmɑːd/NounCHA-madecha-made · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A signal sounded on a drum or trumpet inviting a parley.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from French chamade, from Italian or Portuguese, from Latin clamare.
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 2026.