NYT Dictionary

DACHA

/ˈdɑ.t͡ʃə/
NounDA-chada-cha · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A Russian villa or summer house in the countryside.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Russian да́ча (dáča), originally "gift, portion, land (granted by a prince)", from дать (datʹ, “to give”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

buildingconsulatecasadeaneryedificeembassyerectionfabricfarmfarmhouse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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