Meaning
A layperson as opposed to a cleric, i.e. not a member of the clergy.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French laïque, from Latin lāicus (“common people”), from Ancient Greek λαός (laós). Doublet of lay.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
clericblackcoatclericalclergymemberclergypersonblack-collarpastoral
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 35 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-03IABCHLN
- 2026-09-08IACEFLT
- 2026-07-18CAEILPT
- 2026-06-29CAFILNU
- 2026-06-22CAEHILM
- 2026-05-08CAOIGLY
- 2026-04-05ACTIFLY
- 2026-03-15LARDCIY
- 2026-01-16CAMLFEI
- 2026-01-12IATECLZ
- 2025-10-23ABCFILK
- 2025-09-11CAGIKLN
+23 earlier appearances in the archive.