NYT Dictionary
ACOLYTE
/ˈæk.ə.laɪt/NounAC-o-lyteac-o-lyte · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English acolite, acolit, from Old French acolyt and Late Latin acolythus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (akólouthos, “follower, attendant”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2020.