NYT Dictionary

GAMBA

/ˈɡæmbə/
NounGAM-bagam-ba · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Abbreviation of viola da gamba.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

From viola da gamba, ultimately from Italian gamba (“leg”). Doublet of gam, gamb, jamb, and jambe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bassooncelloclarinetclarioncornetdiapasonmixtureoboeoctavepiccolo

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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