NYT Dictionary

FIVEFOLD

/ˈfaɪv.ˌfoʊld/
AdjectiveAdverbFIVE-foldfive-fold · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Five times as much or as many.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English fiffold, from Old English fīffeald. Equivalent to five + -fold.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

quintuplefifth

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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