NYT Dictionary

TRUANCY

/ˈtruːənsiː/
NounTRU-an-cytru-an-cy · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020

Meaning

The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From truant + -cy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beakingbunkingbobbingcutting classdippingditchingdogginggoing on the hopgoing on the langgoing on the mitch

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020.

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