NYT Dictionary

NARRATOR

/ˈnæˌɹeɪ.təɹ/
NounNAR-rat-ornar-rat-or · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

One who narrates or tells stories.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From narrate + -or, from Latin narrātor. By surface analysis, Latin narr- + -ate + -or.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

storytellertellermythmakeranecdotalistanecdotistannalistauthorchroniclerdescriberfableist

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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