NYT Dictionary

PANAMA

/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/
NounPAN-a-mapan-a-ma · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of Panama (“type of hat”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boaterleghornsailorskimmercaphatsheep

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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