NYT Dictionary

OCTANT

/ˈɑktənt/
NounOC-tantoc-tant · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin octāns. Doublet of Octans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

octilecompassgaugeinstrument

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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