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ANARCH

/ˈænɑrk/
NounAN-archan-arch · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

The author of anarchy; one who excites revolt.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-) Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der. English an- English -arch English anarch From an- + -arch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anarchistbolshevikcharleycommunistfrondeurinsurgentjacobinmalcontentmaoistmarxist

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

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