NYT Dictionary

FINALE

/fəˈnɑli
Nounfi-NA-lefi-na-le · 3 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Italian finale (“ending”), from Late Latin fīnālis, from Latin fīnis (“end; boundary, limit”). Doublet of final.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

codafinisfinishlastconclusioncloseactbitcatastrophecessation

Antonyms

premiere

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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