NYT Dictionary

INCUR

/ɪnˈkɝ/
Verbin-CURin-cur · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English incurren, from Anglo-Norman encurir, Middle French encourir, from Old French encorre, from Latin incurrere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

contractoccasionentailinvokereceivegetfindobtainacquiregain

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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