Meaning
An authoritarian leader, especially Benito Mussolini.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
Borrowed from Italian duce. Doublet of doge, duc, duke, and dux.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.