NYT Dictionary

FONDUE

/fɑnˈdu/
NounVerbfon-DUEfon-due · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

A dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.

Etymology

Origin: French

Unadapted borrowing from French fondue (“melted”), from fondre (“to melt”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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