NYT Dictionary

ENTICEMENT

/ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/
Nounen-TICE-menten-tice-ment · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Old French enticement.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

temptationlureallurementappealattractionbaitblandishmentcharismacharmdecoy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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