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HUMOR
/ˈhjuːmɚ/NounVerbHU-morhu-mor · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
US spelling of humour.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
OE. humour, OF. humor, umor, F. humeur, L. humor, umor, moisture, fluid, fr. humere, umere, to be moist. See Humid
Synonyms & Antonyms
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