NYT Dictionary

MACAROON

/ˌmæk.əˈɹuːn/
NounMAC-a-roonmac-a-roon · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French macaron. Doublet of macaron.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

biscuitbrownie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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