NYT Dictionary
ILLUMINANT
/ˈɪluːmənənt/NounAdjectiveIL-lu-mi-nantil-lu-mi-nant · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Something that illuminates.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French.
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 2026.