NYT Dictionary

GUNMAN

/ˈɡʌnmən/
NounGUN-mangun-man · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A person armed with a gun, especially a gunned evildoer.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From gun + -man.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gunslingerguntriggermanhitmantorpedoshooteradventurerarcherartillerymanassassin

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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