NYT Dictionary

CONDUCTOR

/kənˈdʌktɚ/
Nouncon-DUC-torcon-duc-tor · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

One who conducts or leads; a guide; a director.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French conductour, from Old French conduitor, from Latin conductor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

directoradministratoragentbellwetherbodyguardbutchercavalierchaperonchoirmastercompanion

Antonyms

dielectricnonconductorinsulator

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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