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DOGAN

/dˈoʊɡʌn/
NounDO-gando-gan · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A Roman Catholic, especially one of Irish origin.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

First used in the 19th century, exact origin uncertain. Possibly from Dugan.

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 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026.

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