NYT Dictionary

HYMN

/hɪm/
NounVerbHIMGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English ymne, from Old English ymen (reinforced by Old French ymne), from Latin hymnus, borrowed from Ancient Greek ὕμνος (húmnos).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anthemacknowledgmentalleluiaanswerantiphonariabenedictionblesscantatacanticle

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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