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MUDRA

/muːˈdɹɑː/
NounMU-dramu-dra · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Any of several formal symbolic hand postures used in classical dance of India and in Hindu and Buddhist iconography.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

From Sanskrit मुद्रा (mudrā, “seal”).

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 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025.

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