NYT Dictionary

FACETIAE

/ˈfəsiːʃiː.ˌiː/
NounFA-ce-ti-aefa-ce-ti-ae · 4 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Witty or amusing writings or remarks.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Originated 1520–30 from Latin facētiae, plural of facētia (jest); see facete+-ia and facetious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aphorismapothegmconceitcrackepigramgibemotpersiflagepleasantryquip

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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026.

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