NYT Dictionary

MICRON

/ˈmaɪkɹɒn/
NounMI-cronmi-cron · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From French micron, from Ancient Greek μικρόν (mikrón), neuter of μικρός (mikrós, “small”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

micrometrebrevemicrometerµmkilometer

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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