NYT Dictionary

CURRANT

/ˈkʊɹənt/
NounCUR-rantcur-rant · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French raisin de Corinthe (literally “grapes of Corinth, the city in Greece”). Cognate with Dutch krent. Doublet of Corinth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

berryfruitorangeshrub

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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