NYT Dictionary

COURANT

/ˈkʊ.ɹənt/
NounAdjectiveCOUR-antcour-ant · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

A piece of music in triple time.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Alternative form of courante.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

at speedin full chasein full course

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2026.

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