NYT Dictionary

ACCOUNTANT

/əˈkaʊn.tənt/

NounAdjectiveac-COUNT-antac-count-ant · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

One who renders account; one accountable.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English, from Middle French acuntant. Equivalent to account + -ant. First attested in the mid 15th century.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

comptrollercontrollercacpaabacistactuaryamanuensisarchivistauditorbookkeeper

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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