NYT Dictionary

GANJA

/ˈɡɑn.d͡ʒɑ/
NounGAN-jagan-ja · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

Marijuana, the inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

Borrowed from Hindi गांजा (gāñjā), ultimately from Sanskrit गञ्जा (gañjā, “hemp”). First use appears c. 1800.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bhangbenjboobroccolibudbuddhacannabischeebachoofdaccha

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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