NYT Dictionary

HARAM

/həˈɹɑːm/
NounAdjectiveHA-ramha-ram · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A sin.

Etymology

Origin: Arabic

Borrowed from Arabic حَرَام (ḥarām). Doublet of harem and herem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nonhalal

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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