NYT Dictionary

GRANDPAPA

/ˈɡrændpə.ˌpɑ/
NounGRAND-pa-pagrand-pa-pa · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

grandfather

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From grand- + papa.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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