NYT Dictionary

INGENUITY

/ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/

Nounin-ge-NU-i-tyin-ge-nu-i-ty · 5 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The ability to solve difficult problems in original, clever, and inventive ways; ingeniousness.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ingenuitās. Compare genius.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inventivenessingeniousnessclevernessabilityaddressairmanshipartfulnessartificeartistrybravura

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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