NYT Dictionary

MANGLED

/ˈmæŋɡəld/
AdjectiveVerbMAN-gledman-gled · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Mutilated, twisted, or disfigured.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From mangle + -ed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

manglemaulmutilatemurderlaceratelaceratedtornaggravatedbrokenburst

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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