NYT Dictionary

CLARITY

/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/
NounCLAR-i-tyclar-i-ty · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English claritee, from Old French clarté, from Latin clāritās, from clārus (“clear”); equivalent to clear + -ity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clearnesstranslucencytransparencyobviousnessluciditylucidnesspelluciditylimpidityuncloudednessceiling

Antonyms

opacityconfusionobscurityunclearness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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