NYT Dictionary

AGENT

/ˈeɪ̯d͡ʒənt/
NounA-genta-gent · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

One who exerts power, or has the power to act.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti Proto-Italic *agō Latin agō Latin agēnsder. English agent From Latin agēns, present active participle of agere (“to drive, lead, conduct, manage, perform, do”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

managerrepresentativerepdoeractorperformerfactorbrokeracidacidity

Antonyms

patientrecipientundergoer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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