NYT Dictionary

EXIGENT

/ˈɛk.sɪ.d͡ʒənt/
AdjectiveNounEX-i-gentex-i-gent · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2026

Meaning

Urgent; pressing; needing immediate action.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin exigēns, present active participle of exigō (“demand, require”). Doublet of exigeant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clamantcryinginsistentinstantexactingaccurateacquisitiveacuteastringentattentive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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