Meaning
An arbitrary or authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-08IACEFLT
- 2026-09-02FAILNPT
- 2026-06-25IADEFTX
- 2026-04-16FANIGLT
- 2026-04-05ACTIFLY
- 2026-01-20AFTLINY
- 2025-10-07AFGIRTY
- 2025-10-01FACINOT
- 2025-09-21FATRNCI
- 2024-08-31FTARIGN
- 2024-08-07FYATNIR
- 2024-04-30AFTNIOX
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.