NYT Dictionary

CONTRACTOR

/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/
NounCON-trac-torcon-trac-tor · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Late Latin contractor, from Latin contract-, stem of contractus + -tor. First attested in the 16th century.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

declarerastringentbuilderclampcraftsmanentrepreneurpincersstyptic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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