NYT Dictionary

EFFIGY

/ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/
NounEF-fi-gyef-fi-gy · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French effigie, from Latin effigiēs (“likeness, effigy”), from effingō (“represent, portray”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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