NYT Dictionary

FORGO

/fɔɹˈɡoʊ/
Verbfor-GOfor-go · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English forgon (“to go by, pass up”), from Old English forgān (“to go away, forgo”); equivalent to for- + go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

waiverelinquishforegoforeswearpredateprecedeantecedeantedateforfeitabandon

Antonyms

postdateclaim

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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