NYT Dictionary

TUMULT

/ˈtuː.mʌlt/
NounVerbTU-multtu-mult · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus (“noise, tumult”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

uproarruckushurly-burlytumultuousnessgarboilturmoilcommotiondinructionrumpus

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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