NYT Dictionary
GUIDON
/ˈɡaɪdn̩/NounGUI-dongui-don · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A small pennant or banner carried by infantry soldiers to direct troop movement.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French guidon, from Italian guidone. Equivalent of guide + on.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024.