NYT Dictionary

ARHAT

/ˈɑː(ɹ)hæt/
NounAR-hatar-hat · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

One who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

Transliteration of Sanskrit अर्हत् (arhat, “worthy of worship”), used as a title for sanctified Buddhists. Doublet of arahant and arihant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

arhantaarhantlohanbuddha

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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