NYT Dictionary
FRANK
/fɾaŋk/AdjectiveNounVerbFRANKfrank · 1 syllableGrade 4
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English frank, from Old French franc (“free”), in turn from the name of an early Germanic confederation, the Franks, from Proto-West Germanic *frankō (“javelin, spear”). Doublet of Frank, franc, and farang.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.