NYT Dictionary

COMITY

/ˈkɒmɪti/
NounCOM-i-tycom-i-ty · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2025

Meaning

Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Late Middle English comite (“association”), from Latin cōmitās.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.