NYT Dictionary

GUANO

/ˈɡwɑːnəʊ/
NounVerbGUA-nogua-no · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Dung from a sea bird or from a bat.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Etymology tree Quechua wanubor. Spanish guanobor. English guano Borrowed from Spanish guano, from Quechua wanu.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ammoniabmcompostcrapdressingdroppingsdungfecesfeculencefilth

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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