NYT Dictionary
MAGDALEN
/ˈmæɡdəlɪn/Proper nounNounMAG-da-lenmag-da-len · 3 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, variant of Magdalene.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Mary Magdalene, traditionally reported to have been the repentant sinner forgiven by Christ. See Luke vii. 36
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.