NYT Dictionary

VICTOR

/ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/
NounVIC-torvic-tor · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2026

Meaning

The winner in a fight or contest.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English victour, victor, from Anglo-Norman victor, Latin victor (“conqueror”). Doublet of Victor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

winnerconquerormastersuperiorchampchampioncomerherostarsubduer

Antonyms

loser

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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