NYT Dictionary

GOLEM

/ˈɡoʊ.ləm/
NounGO-lemgo-lem · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A humanoid creature made from clay, animated by magic. The most famous was made by Rabbi Loew in the 16th century to defend the Jews of Prague from a pogrom.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

Borrowed from Hebrew גולם \ גֹּלֶם (gólem).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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