NYT Dictionary

FRANC

/ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋk/
NounFRANCfranc · 1 syllableGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2025

Meaning

Any of several units of currency.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French franc. Doublet of Frank, frank, and farang.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

centcolondollardeutschmarkmarkreichsmarkafghaniannabahtcentavo

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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