NYT Dictionary

ECLAT

/ˈeɪklɑ/
NounE-clate-clat · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of éclat.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French éclat. More at éclat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

acclaimacclamationplauditsplauditpompapplauseapprovalballyhooblazonblurb

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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