NYT Dictionary

VENDETTA

[vɛnˈdɛɾə]
Nounven-DET-taven-det-ta · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Revenge.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Italian vendetta (“revenge”), from Latin vindicta. See vindicate, avenge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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