NYT Dictionary

CAPTAINCY

/ˈkæptənsiː/
NounCAP-tain-cycap-tain-cy · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2024

Meaning

The rank or status of a captain.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From captain + -cy. Piecewise doublet of chieftaincy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

captainshipcapitania

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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