NYT Dictionary

NUANCED

/nˈuɑnst/
AdjectiveVerbNU-ancednu-anced · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Having nuances; possessed of multiple layers of detail, pattern, or meaning.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From nuance + -ed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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