NYT Dictionary

MACARON

/ˈmækəɹɑn/
NounMAC-a-ronmac-a-ron · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Any of various confections made with almond and egg white, traditionally made in France.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French macaron. Doublet of macaroon.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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