NYT Dictionary

FOND

/fɑnd/
AdjectiveVerbNounFAHNDGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Having a liking or affection (for).

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

madgropepettouch upaffectionatelovesometenderwarmadoringdoting

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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