New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for April 20, 2023 (2023)

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Today’s pangram is PHENOMENA.

The word PHENOMENA has no known definition.

AEON is defined as (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe. It is also defined as an immeasurably long period of time. It is also defined as the longest division of geological time.

AMEN is defined as a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes.

ANEMONE is defined as any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves. It is also defined as marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles; differ from corals in forming no hard skeleton.

ANON is defined as (old-fashioned or informal) in a little while.

The word APEMAN has no known definition.

The word APEMEN has no known definition.

APNEA is defined as transient cessation of respiration.

ENEMA is defined as an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.

HAPPEN is defined as come upon, as if by accident; meet with. It is also defined as come into being; become reality. It is also defined as come to pass. It is also defined as happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance. It is also defined as chance to be or do something, without intention or causation.

HENNA is defined as apply henna to one’s hair. It is also defined as a reddish brown dye used especially on hair.

HOMOPHONE is defined as two words are homophones if they are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning or spelling or both (e.g. bare and bear).

HONE is defined as make perfect or complete. It is also defined as a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors. It is also defined as sharpen with a hone.

MAMMON is defined as (New Testament) a personification of wealth and avarice as an evil spirit. It is also defined as wealth regarded as an evil influence.

MANE is defined as growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being. It is also defined as long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal’s neck.

MANNA is defined as (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus. It is also defined as hardened sugary exudation of various trees.

MEAN is defined as (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt. It is also defined as intend to refer to. It is also defined as marked by poverty befitting a beggar. It is also defined as of no value or worth. It is also defined as denote or connote. It is also defined as have as a logical consequence. It is also defined as (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. It is also defined as an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n. It is also defined as approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value. It is also defined as have in mind as a purpose. It is also defined as having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality. It is also defined as mean or intend to express or convey. It is also defined as characterized by malice. It is also defined as destine or designate for a certain purpose. It is also defined as excellent.

MOAN is defined as indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure. It is also defined as an utterance expressing pain or disapproval.

MONO is defined as designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel. It is also defined as an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing.

MOON is defined as United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920). It is also defined as the light of the Moon. It is also defined as be idle in a listless or dreamy way. It is also defined as the period between successive new moons (29.531 days). It is also defined as have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake. It is also defined as any natural satellite of a planet. It is also defined as any object resembling a moon. It is also defined as expose one’s buttocks to. It is also defined as the natural satellite of the Earth.

NAAN is defined as leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.

NAME is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of. It is also defined as give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property. It is also defined as family based on male descent. It is also defined as determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis. It is also defined as charge with a function; charge to be. It is also defined as identify as in botany or biology, for example. It is also defined as a defamatory or abusive word or phrase. It is also defined as a well-known or notable person. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as create and charge with a task or function. It is also defined as a language unit by which a person or thing is known. It is also defined as a person’s reputation. It is also defined as by the sanction or authority of. It is also defined as mention and identify by name.

The word NANA has no known definition.

NAPE is defined as the back side of the neck.

NEAP is defined as a less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.

The word NENE has no known definition.

NEON is defined as a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts.

NONE is defined as a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise. It is also defined as a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier. It is also defined as not any.

NOON is defined as the middle of the day.

The word NOPE has no known definition.

OMEN is defined as a sign of something about to happen. It is also defined as indicate, as with a sign or an omen.

OPEN is defined as (of textures) full of small openings or gaps. It is also defined as not defended or capable of being defended. It is also defined as possibly accepting or permitting. It is also defined as with no protection or shield. It is also defined as not sealed or having been unsealed. It is also defined as openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness. It is also defined as affording free passage or view. It is also defined as start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning. It is also defined as a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water. It is also defined as ready or willing to receive favorably. It is also defined as used of mouth or eyes. It is also defined as spread out or open from a closed or folded state. It is also defined as become available. It is also defined as afford access to. It is also defined as open and observable; not secret or hidden. It is also defined as where the air is unconfined. It is also defined as affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed. It is also defined as become open. It is also defined as information that has become public. It is also defined as make available. It is also defined as cause to open or to become open. It is also defined as not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought. It is also defined as accessible to all. It is also defined as affording free passage or access. It is also defined as a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play. It is also defined as begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.. It is also defined as display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer. It is also defined as having no protecting cover or enclosure. It is also defined as make the opening move. It is also defined as not having been filled. It is also defined as not requiring union membership. It is also defined as open to or in view of all. It is also defined as ready for business. It is also defined as (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints. It is also defined as without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition. It is also defined as have an opening or passage or outlet.

PAEAN is defined as a formal expression of praise. It is also defined as (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity).

PANAMA is defined as a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown. It is also defined as a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903.

PANE is defined as street name for lysergic acid diethylamide. It is also defined as sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors. It is also defined as a panel or section of panels in a wall or door.

PEAHEN is defined as female peafowl.

PEEN is defined as the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes).

PENMAN is defined as informal terms for journalists.

PENMEN is defined as informal terms for journalists.

PENNE is defined as pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends.

PEON is defined as a laborer who is obliged to do menial work.

The word PHENOM has no known definition.

PHENOMENON is defined as any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning. It is also defined as a remarkable development.

PHONE is defined as (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language. It is also defined as electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds. It is also defined as electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear. It is also defined as get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone.

PHONEME is defined as (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language.

The word PHONO has no known definition.

POMPANO is defined as any of several deep-bodied food fishes of western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It is also defined as flesh of pompano; warm-water fatty fish.

PONE is defined as cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern).

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