NYT Dictionary

CHIMICHANGA

/t͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃæŋɡə/
NounAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023

Meaning

A deep-fried burrito

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Mexican Spanish chimichanga (“trinket, thingamajig”), but the original sense is disputed and obscure. See chimichanga.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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