NYT Dictionary

BATTEMENT

/ˈbætmənt/
NounBATTE-mentbatte-ment · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A ballet move involving a beating action with an extended leg

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French battement (“beating, hitting”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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