NYT Dictionary

EVIDENCE

/ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/
NounVerbEV-i-denceev-i-dence · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English evidence, from Old French [Term?], from Latin evidentia (“clearness, in Late Latin a proof”), from evidens (“clear, evident”); see evident.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

attesttestifywitnessgroundscertifymanifestdemonstrateproveshowtell

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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