NYT Dictionary

EPHOD

/ˈiː.fɒd/
NounE-phode-phod · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A priestly vestment, without sleeves, worn girdled at the waist.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew אֵפֹד (ʼēp̄ōḏ).

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, 2025.

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