NYT Dictionary

DINGO

/ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/
NounVerbDIN-godin-go · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Dharug dingu (“tame or domesticated dingo”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

warrigalwarragalanimalantelopearmadillobatelephantfoxharehorse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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