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MANIKIN
/ˈmænɪkɪn/NounMAN-i-kinman-i-kin · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A little man (sometimes as a term of endearment).
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
From Dutch manneken, Middle Dutch mannekijn. By surface analysis, man + -ikin. Doublet of manakin and mannequin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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