NYT Dictionary

CHANCY

/ˈtʃænsi/
AdjectiveCHANC-ychanc-y · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Uncertain; risky; hazardous.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From chance + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

diceyiffychancefuldodgyhazardousriskyflukyflukeyaccidentaladventitious

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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