Barong

Let’s dress up this knife

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

Today’s New York Times Spelling Bee letters:

Art: Iva Reztok

B, G, N, O, R, Z, and center A (all words must include A).

Merriam-Webster says…

Credit: merriam-webster.com

Silly little dictionary! Don’t you know barong can’t possibly be a word if the New York Times says it ain’t?

For further fascinating facts, check out the Spelling Bee Master.

What’s your favorite dord* from today’s puzzle?

My Two Cents

You might be wondering what the photo has to do with today’s article. After all, it’s neither a knife nor a dress shirt (both barongs). True. It’s actually the face the editors of the Spelling Bee make every time they reject a word for the puzzle.

Just kidding. I think…

Actually, the photo is a barong, too. We have two more definitions to add to Merriam-Webster’s frugal offering.

Don’t be a such a pussuk