NYT Dictionary

ARGONAUT

/ˈɑɹ.ɡəˌnɔt/
NounAR-go-nautar-go-naut · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

Any of several species of shelled octopods of the family Argonautidae (of which only the genus Argonauta is not extinct).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Generalised use of Argonaut.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nautilusargonautsbluejacketbuccaneerdrifterfishermanfloatergadgadabouthearty

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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