NYT Dictionary

GANEF

/ˈɡɑnəf/
NounGA-nefga-nef · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

A thief; a rascal or scoundrel.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

From Yiddish גנבֿ (ganef), from Hebrew גנב (ganáv, “thief”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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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 2021, 2024.

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