NYT Dictionary

FATAL

/ˈfeɪ.təl/
AdjectiveNounFA-talfa-tal · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French fatal, from Latin fātālis (“fatal”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inevitablenecessaryavoidlesscertainfatalforegoneimpreventableineluctableinescapableinexorable

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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