NYT Dictionary

FLIMFLAM

/ˈflɪmflæm/
NounVerbFLIM-flamflim-flam · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of flim-flam.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Cf. Flam

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

buncobunkocongyphustlestingballsbaloneybamboozlebeat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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