NYT Dictionary

INITIATOR

/ˌɪnɪʃˈieɪtɝ/
Nounin-i-TI-a-torin-i-ti-a-tor · 5 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

One who initiates.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin initiātor. By surface analysis, initiate + or.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

instigatorancestorsapprenticearchitectartistauthorbeginnerbuildercraftsmancreator

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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