NYT Dictionary

COVEN

/ˈkʌv.ən/
NounCOV-encov-en · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A nunnery, a convent.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English covent, from Anglo-Norman covent, cuvent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventum, from conveniō, from cum (“with”) and venio (“to come”). Doublet of convent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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