NYT Dictionary

KROON

/kɹəʊn/
NounKROONAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The former currency of Estonia, divided into 100 senti.

Etymology

Origin: German

Etymology tree Low German krōneder. Estonian kroonbor. English kroon From Estonian kroon (“crown”). Doublet of crown and corona.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

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