NYT Dictionary

CINQUAIN

/sɪŋ.keɪn/
NounCIN-quaincin-quain · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A five-line poetic form which consists of 2, 4, 6, 8 then 2 syllables.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French cinquain.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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