NYT Dictionary

ENVOY

/ˈɛn.vɔɪ/
NounEN-voyen-voy · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French envoyé (“envoy, messenger”), from envoyer (“send”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

envoy extraordinaryminister plenipotentiaryemissaryenvoiagentambassadorattachebearercarrierchancellor

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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