NYT Dictionary

RAGA

/ˈrɑɡə/
NounRA-gara-ga · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

Any of various melodic forms used in Indian classical music, or a piece of music composed in such a form.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

Borrowed from Sanskrit राग (rāga, “dye, colour”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:

+7 earlier appearances in the archive.

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