NYT Dictionary

MINYAN

/ˈmɪn.jən/
NounMIN-yanmin-yan · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

From Hebrew מִנְיָן (minyán, “number, count, quorum”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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