NYT Dictionary

NUMBAT

/ˈnəmbæt/
NounNUM-batnum-bat · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2024

Meaning

A small marsupial carnivore, Myrmecobius fasciatus, endemic to western Australia, that eats almost exclusively termites.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Nyunga nhumbad.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

banded anteateranteater

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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