NYT Dictionary

MANTILLA

/mænˈti(j)ə/
Nounman-TIL-laman-til-la · 3 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

A lace veil of Spanish origin worn over a woman's hair and shoulders.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish mantilla (“large veil; small cape”), from manta (“blanket, cloth, cloth banner”) + -illa (diminutive).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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