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DUCHY
/ˈdʌt͡ʃi/NounDUCH-yduch-y · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English duche, from Anglo-Norman duché, from Old French duc, or from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux. Doublet of ducat and dogate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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