NYT Dictionary
JUMAR
NounVerbJU-marju-mar · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A device, used to clip on a rope, that tightens when weight is applied, thus allowing the rope to be climbed.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From the name of the Swiss firm Jümar Pangit which manufactured it, in turn from the surnames of Adolf Jüsy and Walter Marti.
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 2026.