NYT Dictionary

PONG

/pɔŋ/
NounVerbPAHNGGrade 4

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

Meaning

A stench, a bad smell.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Probably from Romani pan (“to stink”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

reeksmellstinkniff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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