NYT Dictionary

FORT

/fɔɹt/
NounVerbFOHRTGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French). Doublet of fortis and forte.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bastionbulwarkbunkercastlecitadeldonjonfortificationfortressfoxholekeep

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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