NYT Dictionary

PENANG

/pəˈnæŋ/
Proper nounPE-nangpe-nang · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

A state of Malaysia, in west of the Malay Peninsula. Capital: George Town.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Malay pinang (“betel nut”), from Pulau Pinang.

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 2021, 2024.

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