NYT Dictionary

LLANO

/ˈl(j)ɑːnəʊ/
NounLLA-nolla-no · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A plain or steppe in parts of Latin America.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish llano. Doublet of piano, plain, plane, and plan.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

basinbottomlandcampochampaigndeltadesertdownfellflatflatland

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 28 recorded puzzles:

+16 earlier appearances in the archive.

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