NYT Dictionary

DHOTI

/ˈdoʊtiː/
NounDHO-tidho-ti · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A long loincloth worn by men in India.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

Borrowed from Hindi धोती (dhotī).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beltwaistband

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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