NYT Dictionary

INCANT

/ɪŋˈkænt/
Verbin-CANTin-cant · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

To state solemnly, to chant.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

First attested in 1546; borrowed from Latin incantō. Doublet of enchant and incantate.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 28 recorded puzzles:

+16 earlier appearances in the archive.

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