NYT Dictionary

RANDO

/ˈɹændoʊ/
AdjectiveNounRAN-doran-do · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Random; arbitrary.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From random + -o (“(colloquial); person with characteristic”); compare sicko, weirdo. From early 2000s.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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