NYT Dictionary

DONEE

/ˈdoʊniː/
NounDO-needo-nee · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Someone who receives a gift from a donor.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From donor + -ee (attested since 1523).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

donateebeneficiaryalmsmanassigneepensionerstipendiary

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.

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