NYT Dictionary

FARCICAL

/ˈfɑː(ɹ)sɪkəl/
AdjectiveFAR-ci-calfar-ci-cal · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Resembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From farce + -ical, after comical etc.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ludicrousridiculousabsurdanticbroadburlesquecampcomiccomicaldoggerel

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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