NYT Dictionary
NOVELLA
/nəˈvɛlə/Nounno-VEL-lano-vel-la · 3 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
Borrowed from Italian novella. Doublet of novel.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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