NYT Dictionary

CAROM

/ˈkæɹəm/
NounVerbCAR-omcar-om · 2 syllablesGrade 11

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

Meaning

A shot in which the ball struck with the cue comes in contact with two or more balls on the table; a hitting of two or more balls with the player's ball.

Etymology

Origin: French

Etymology tree Sanskrit कर्मार (karmā́ra)der. Marathi करंबळ (karambaḷ)der. Malay karambalbor. Portuguese carambolabor. Spanish carambolabor. French caramboleder.? English carom Probably derived from French carambole (the red ball in billiards).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cannonricochetbackfirebacklashbangboomerangbounceboundbruntbump

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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