NYT Dictionary

ABETMENT

/əˈbɛt.mənt/
NounA-bet-menta-bet-ment · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

First attested from 1350 to 1470, from Middle English abettement, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French abeter + -ment. See abet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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