NYT Dictionary

POTENCY

/ˈpəʊtənsi/
NounPO-ten-cypo-ten-cy · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Power, authority.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin potentia. Doublet of Potenza.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

authorityauthorizationauthorisationdominanceeffectivenessstrengthpotentialpotentialitypotenceascendancy

Antonyms

impotenceimpotency

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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