NYT Dictionary

KENO

/ˈkiːnəʊ/
NounKE-noke-no · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A gambling game, a variety of lotto, played with balls or knobs, numbered, and cards also numbered.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French quine, with reference to a set of five winning lottery numbers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lottobingobeanoblackjackbridgecheckerschesscrapsdrawinggame

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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