NYT Dictionary

LARD

/lɑɹd/
NounVerbLAHRDGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English lard, from Old French lard (“bacon”), from Latin lārdum, lāridum (“bacon fat”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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