Meaning
Bad or immoral behaviour. (Especially often, a habit that harms oneself or others)
Etymology
Origin: Old English
PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English vice, from Old French vice, from Latin vitium (“fault or blemish”). Displaced native Old English unþēaw.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
virtue
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-25CADEINV
- 2025-07-23CDUIETV
- 2025-03-21ECVZTIN
- 2025-03-06VALECIT
- 2024-12-28VCOIENT
- 2024-10-20VCTNIDE
- 2024-10-01ICTLEOV
- 2024-05-22VAIDCET
- 2024-05-04VCIEDGN
- 2024-03-15ECZVMIT
- 2023-07-01IVBNELC
- 2023-05-30CATIEPV
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.