NYT Dictionary

BATON

/bəˈtɑn/
NounVerbba-TONba-ton · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French bâton. Doublet of baston.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

billy clubnightsticktruncheonwandrodbatclubbillybillystickachievement

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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