Meaning
A series of passes performed by a matador with a muleta or a sword before the kill.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Borrowed from Spanish faena. Doublet of hacienda and fazenda.
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 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.