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GANGPLANK
/ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/NounGANG-plankgang-plank · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023
Meaning
A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From gang (“way, path, course of travel”) + plank (“board”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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