NYT Dictionary

FETE

/feɪt/
NounVerbFAYTCollege

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

Meaning

A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

Etymology

Origin: French

* The noun derives from French fête. Doublet of feast, fiesta, and fest. * The verb derives from French fêter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

celebratefeastfiestafestivalassemblyassignationballbanquetblowoutbrawl

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 21 recorded puzzles:

+9 earlier appearances in the archive.

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