NYT Dictionary

CONGA

/ˈkɑŋɡə/
NounVerbCON-gacon-ga · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban hand drum of African origin.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

For the dance: * Borrowed from Spanish Congo (“Congo dance”), so-called for being of sub-Saharan African origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dancedrumdrumstickhustlejigkettledrumsnaretambourinetimbreltimpani

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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