NYT Dictionary

RANG

/ˈɹæːŋ/
VerbNounRANGrang · 1 syllableGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

simple past of ring (only in senses related to a bell — etymology 2)

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French rang.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ringpealresoundechoreverberateknellcalltelephonephonesurround

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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