NYT Dictionary

CANDOR

/ˈkæn.dɚ/
NounCAN-dorcan-dor · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin candor (“brightness, whiteness”), from candeō (“to shine”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

franknesshonestysincerityparrhesiaequityfairnesscandourcandidnessdirectnessforthrightness

Antonyms

deceptionfraudlieunfairness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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