NYT Dictionary

FINICAL

/ˈfɪnɪkəl/
AdjectiveFIN-i-calfin-i-cal · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

University slang, probably from fine.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

finickyfussyparticularpickyaccurateadvertentagogalertassiduousattentive

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, 2023, 2024, 2026.

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