NYT Dictionary

DOYENNE

/ˈdɔiːɛn/
Noundoy-ENNEdoy-enne · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A female doyen.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French doyenne.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

grande damechiefdeandoyenelderfatherleadermasterolderpersonage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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