NYT Dictionary

FOUNT

/faʊnt/
NounVerbFOWNTGrade 8

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

Meaning

Synonym of fountain (“a natural source of water”); a spring.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of fountain, on the pattern of the pair mount, mountain.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fontfountaintypefacefacecasebonanzacornucopiaflushfountainheadgerm

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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