NYT Dictionary

GATEAU

/ˈɡɑtoʊ/
Nounga-TEAUga-teau · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A rich, usually iced, cake.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French gâteau. Doublet of wastel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cakecheesecakecupcakefruitcakegenoisegingerbreadjumblesavarinshortcake

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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