NYT Dictionary

DOYEN

/ˈdɔɪ.ən/
NounDOY-endoy-en · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

A commander in charge of ten men.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French doyen, from Late Latin decānus, from Latin decem. Compare the doublet dean.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deanbellwetherchiefartistauthoritydoyenneeldereldestfatherfirstling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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