NYT Dictionary

CIGAR

/sɪˈɡɑɹ/
Nounci-GARci-gar · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A cylinder of tobacco rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Spanish cigarro, of uncertain origin. See that entry for more information.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stogiebelvederecoronahavanahumidorropestinker

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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