NYT Dictionary

LANCE

/læns/
NounVerbLANSGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English launce, from Old French lance, from Latin lancea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

spearshaftgigfizgigfishgiglancetamputateaxbayonetbisect

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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