NYT Dictionary

FETA

/ˈfɛtə/
NounFET-afet-a · 2 syllablesGrade 11

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

Meaning

A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Borrowed from Greek φέτα (féta), from Italian fetta (“slice”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

feta cheesefetta cheese

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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