NYT Dictionary

LANDFALL

/ˈlænd.fɔl/
NounLAND-fallland-fall · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

An arrival at the shore by a ship, or sighting of the shore from a ship.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From land + fall.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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