NYT Dictionary

BRUT

/bruːt/
AdjectiveBROOTGrade 8

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

Meaning

very dry, and not sweet

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French brut (“raw”), from Middle French brut, from Old French brut, from Latin brūtus (“heavy”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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