NYT Dictionary

FOLKTALE

/ˈfoʊkteɪl/
NounFOLK-talefolk-tale · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From folk + tale.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

folk storyallegorycustomfablefantasyfictionfolkloremarchenmishnahsunna

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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