NYT Dictionary

CRUNCH

/kɹʌnt͡ʃ/
VerbNounKRUHNTSGrade 1

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

Meaning

To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From earlier craunch, cranch, of imitative origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crispcrumblehashtagnumber signpound signcrushcompactionscranchscraunchcrackle

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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