NYT Dictionary

INTIMATION

/ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
Nounin-ti-MA-tionin-ti-ma-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A hint; an indirect suggestion.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French intimation, from Latin intimatio. By surface analysis, intimate + -ion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hintbreathinklingglimmeringglimmerallegoryallusionassumptioncatchwordclue

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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