NYT Dictionary

CANDIDACY

/ˈkændɪdəsi/
NounCAN-di-da-cycan-di-da-cy · 4 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From candid(ate) + -acy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

campaigningcandidatureelectioneeringrunningstanding

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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