NYT Dictionary

ANYONE

/ˈɛ.ni.wʌn/
PronounAN-y-onean-y-one · 3 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Any person; anybody.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English eny on, ony one. By surface analysis, any + one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anybodyanyaughteither

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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