NYT Dictionary

JELLYBEAN

/ˈdʒɛliː.ˌbiːn/
NounAdjectiveJEL-ly-beanjel-ly-bean · 3 syllablesGrade 1

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of jelly bean.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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