NYT Dictionary

CHARM

/t͡ʃɑɹm/
NounVerbTSAHRMGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023

Meaning

An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English charme, from Old French charme (“chant, magic spell”), from Latin carmen (“song, incantation”). Displaced native Old English lybb (“drug, poison, charm”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

incantationspelltalismanamuletcharmcraftfetishjujulucky charmmadstone

Antonyms

boredomdryness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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