NYT Dictionary

KENTE

/kˈɛnteɪ/
NounKEN-teken-te · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A type of fabric made of interwoven cloth strips, native to Ghana.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Akan kɛntɛn (“basket”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kente cloth

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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