NYT Dictionary

DAVEN

/ˈdɑː.vən/
VerbDAV-endav-en · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

to recite the Jewish liturgy; to pray

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

Borrowed from Yiddish דאַוונען (davnen).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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