# nonogram

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈnɒnəɡɹæm/

## Definitions
1. A puzzle in which cells of a grid must be filled or left blank, according to sets of numbers given at the side of the grid, to reveal a hidden picture.

## Etymology
Coined by James Dalgety in 1990, from the puzzle inventor's name (Non Ishida) and diagram.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/nonogram