NYT Dictionary

GAMINE

/ɡæˈmiːn/
NounAdjectiveGAM-inegam-ine · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A (usually female) street urchin; a homeless girl.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French gamine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

arabbeachcomberbeggarbumbummerdogiegamingirlguttersnipehobo

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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