NYT Dictionary

FAMINE

/ˈfæm.ən/
NounFAM-inefam-ine · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

Extreme shortage of food in a region.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French famine, itself from the root of Latin fames.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dearthshortageabsencebeggarycontraceptiondeficiencydeficitdeprivationdestitutiondrought

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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