NYT Dictionary

VALOR

/ˈvælɚ/
NounVAL-orval-or · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

US standard spelling of valour.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

OE. valour, OF. valor, valur, valour, F. valeur, LL. valor, fr. L. valere to be strong, or worth. See Valiant

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

heroismgallantryvalourvalorousnessvaliancevaliancybraverychivalrycouragedaring

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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