NYT Dictionary

INCANTATION

/ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/
Nounin-CAN-ta-tionin-can-ta-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English incantacioun, from Old French incantation, from Latin incantatio. More at enchant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bewitchmentgaldrbewitchingspellcastingenchantingenchantmentfascinationensorcellmentincantationwitchery

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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