NYT Dictionary

GRAPPA

/ˈɡɹɑpə/
NounGRAP-pagrap-pa · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian grappa. Doublet of grape.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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