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IMPOTENT

/ˈɪm.pə.tənt/

AdjectiveNounIM-po-tentim-po-tent · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022

Meaning

Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Origin: Latin

From Old French impotent, from Latin impotēns, from in- (expresses negation) + potēns (“powerful”).

feeble puny weakhelplesspowerlessincontinentwet noodleaimlessanemic arid

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No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022.