NYT Dictionary

FIANCE

/fiˈɑnseɪ/
NounVerbfi-AN-cefi-an-ce · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021

Meaning

Alternative spelling of fiancé.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English fyancen, fyauncen, from Middle French fiancer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

affiancedbetrothedboyfriendfutureintendedlove

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.

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