NYT Dictionary

CLAIMANT

/ˈkleɪ.mənt/
NounCLAIM-antclaim-ant · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024

Meaning

One who claims; one who makes a claim.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French and Anglo-Norman clamant, present participle of the verb clamer and its variants, from Latin clāmō (“to cry out”), equivalent to claim + -ant. Compare clamant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aspirantcandidateaccusantaccuserallegatorappellantapplicantbiddercomplainantdelator

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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