Meaning
A person skilled in exegesis; an interpreter of texts, difficult passages, law, oracles, and similar obscure or esoteric sources.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ἐξηγητής (exēgētḗs, “expounder, interpreter”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2026.