NYT Dictionary

RAGMAN

/ˈræɡ.ˌmæn/
NounRAG-manrag-man · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A person who collects and sells unwanted household items such as rags and other refuse for a living, a rag and bone man.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rag + man.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

arabbeachcomberbeggarbumbummerdogiegaminguttersnipehoboidler

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 2023, 2024, 2026.

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