NYT Dictionary

NUANCE

/ˈnju.ɑns/
NounVerbNU-ancenu-ance · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2026

Meaning

A minor distinction.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French nuance (“nuance, shade, hue”). Omitting several steps, from Latin nūbēs. Compare typologically Italian sfumatura (< Latin fūmus).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nicetyshadesubtletyrefinementallegoryallusionamountassumptioncalibercoloration

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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