NYT Dictionary

MATCHA

/ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/
NounCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Etymology

Origin: Japanese

Borrowed from Japanese 抹茶 (matcha), from 抹 (matsu, “to wipe, to rub”) + 茶 (cha, “tea”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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