NYT Dictionary

IMPALA

/ɪmˈpɑːlə/
Nounim-PA-laim-pa-la · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Etymology tree Proto-Bantu *mpàdá Zulu ímpalabor. English impala Borrowed from Zulu ímpala, from Proto-Bantu *mpàdá.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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