NYT Dictionary

GAMB

/ɡæmb/
NounGAMBAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The leg or shank, typically of an animal, especially of a lion, on a coat of arms, crest, etc.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French gambe (variant of jambe) from Late Latin gamba (hoof, leg, shank). Doublet of jamb, gamba, and gam.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anklecalfdrumstickgamgambrelhamhockjambkneeleg

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 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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