NYT Dictionary

CROUTON

/ˈkɹutɑn/
NounCROU-toncrou-ton · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A small, often seasoned, piece of dry or fried bread.

Etymology

Origin: French

Unadapted borrowing from French croûton. Compare croute.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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