NYT Dictionary

GANACHE

/ɡəˈnæʃ/
NounVerbCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A rich sauce, made of chocolate and cream, used also as the filling of truffles, and as a glaze.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Borrowed from French ganache, from Italian ganascia (“jaw”), ultimately from Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos) (see gnatho-).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

garnache

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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