NYT Dictionary

ACUITY

/əˈkjuːɪti/
Nouna-CU-i-tya-cu-i-ty · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English acuite, acuyte, from Middle French acuité, from Medieval Latin acuitas, irreg., from Latin acuō (“sharpen”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wisdomacutenesssharpnesskeennessacridityacumenacuminationadroitnessagilityalertness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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