NYT Dictionary

GANTLET

/ˈɡæntlɪt/
NounGANT-letgant-let · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Alternative spelling of gauntlet.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English gauntelett, gantlett, a borrowing from Old French gantelet (“gauntlet”). More at gauntlet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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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 2021, 2022, 2025.

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