NYT Dictionary

AUGUR

/ˈɔɡɚ/
NounVerbAU-gurau-gur · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin augur, of uncertain origin; akin to augurō (“interpret omens”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

auspexbodeportendauspicateprognosticateomenpresagebetokenforeshadowforetell

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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