NYT Dictionary

MANDALA

/ˈmʌn.də.lə/
NounMAN-da-laman-da-la · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

Borrowed from Sanskrit मण्डल (máṇḍala). Doublet of mandal.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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