NYT Dictionary

CONDOLENCE

/kənˈdoʊləns/
Nouncon-DO-lencecon-do-lence · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Comfort, support or sympathy.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From condole + -ence, or from Middle French condoléance, or formed from the root of Latin condoleō (“to sympathize”), from con- (“together, with”) and doleō (“to hurt, suffer, have pain”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

commiserationassurancebalmbenevolenceclemencycomfortcompassionconsolationeasementencouragement

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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