NYT Dictionary

MINGLE

/ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/
VerbNounMIN-glemin-gle · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

To intermix; to combine or join, as an individual or part, with other parts, but commonly so as to be distinguishable in the product.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From earlier mingil, mengle, from Middle English menglen, equivalent to ming + -le. Cognate with Dutch mengelen (“to mingle, mix”), German mengen (“to mingle, mix”). More at ming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

confuseconfoundcirculatemixcommixunifyamalgamatejumblealloyassociate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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