NYT Dictionary

QUINTAN

/ˈkwɪntn/
AdjectiveNounQUIN-tanquin-tan · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Recurring every fifth day.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

L. quintanus, fr. quintus fifth, quinque five. See Five

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2024, 2026.

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