NYT Dictionary

AUGURY

/ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/
NounAU-gu-ryau-gu-ry · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From augur + -y, or from Middle English augurie, from Old French augurie, from Latin augurium.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

zoomancysignforetokenpreindicationastrologyadumbrationanticipationauspicebetokeningbetokenment

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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