NYT Dictionary
DEPENDANCE
/ˈpɛndəns/NounDE-pend-ancede-pend-ance · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Archaic spelling of dependence.
Etymology
Origin: French
From Middle French dépendance, equivalent to depend + -ance.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2026.