NYT Dictionary

JURA

/ˈd͡ʒʊɹə/
Proper nounJU-raju-ra · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A mountain range on the border of France and Switzerland, extending into Germany; in full, Jura Mountains.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French Jura, perhaps of Celtic origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

canton of Jura

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026.

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