NYT Dictionary

CHANT

/t͡ʃænt/
VerbNounTSANTGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English chaunten, from Old French chanter, from Latin cantāre (“sing”). Doublet of cant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

intoneintonatecantillatetonealleluiaansweranthemantiphonballadbark

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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