NYT Dictionary

FIDO

/ˈfaɪdoʊ/
NounFI-dofi-do · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A coin that is defective, having been incorrectly minted, often prized by collectors.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

An acronym of the words freaks, irregulars, defects, oddities, from the 1960s.

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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026.

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