NYT Dictionary
ILLUMINATI
/ɪ.ˈluːməneɪtaɪ/Nounil-LU-mi-na-tiil-lu-mi-na-ti · 5 syllablesGrade 11
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
plural of Illuminatus
Etymology
Origin: Latin
L. illuminatus. See Illuminate, v. t., and cf. Illuminee
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intellectual
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: