NYT Dictionary

RAGLAN

/ˈræɡlən/
AdjectiveNounRAG-lanrag-lan · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Being or having a kind of sleeve that continues in one piece up to the neck of a garment, without a shoulder seam.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Named after Lord Raglan (1788–1855), a British commander in the Crimean War.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

overcoat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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