NYT Dictionary

VALOUR

/ˈvælɚ/
NounVAL-ourval-our · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Individually sustained verve or passion.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English valour, from Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor. Doublet of valure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

prowessbraverycourageintrepidityheroismgallantryvalorvalorousnessvaliancevaliancy

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 2023, 2024, 2026.

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