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MINBAR

NounMIN-barmin-bar · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A pulpit in a mosque, usually shaped like a small tower, where the imam stands to deliver sermons.

Etymology

Origin: Arabic

From Arabic مِنْبَر (minbar).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2026.

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