NYT Dictionary

CLEMENT

/ˈklɛmənt/
AdjectiveCLEM-entclem-ent · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Lenient or merciful; charitable.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French, from Latin clēmēns (“merciful”). Equivalent to clīnō + participial suffix -menos. https://www.etymonline.com/word/clemency

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lenientmercifulrelentfulclementeasygoingforbearingindulgentlaxloose-handedpermissible

Antonyms

inclementmercilessunclementfoul

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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