NYT Dictionary

COMMANDO

/kəˈmændoʊ/
Nouncom-MAN-docom-man-do · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Afrikaans kommando, from Portuguese comando (“command”), from Late Latin *commandare, from Latin commendare.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

commandomanranger

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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