NYT Dictionary

QUOIN

/k(w)ɔɪn/
NounVerbDOOKOHJNAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Variant of coin; compare coign.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cornerstonecoigncoignecornerangleapexbendbifurcationbightcant

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 2024, 2026.

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