Meaning
People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Anglo-Norman laite, from Latin laitas, from Ancient Greek λαός (laós, “people”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
clergy
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-04-20LATIDNY
- 2026-04-05ACTIFLY
- 2026-01-20AFTLINY
- 2025-08-09IAXLBTY
- 2025-07-17TALDCIY
- 2025-05-20YTAOLIN
- 2025-04-25TAMICLY
- 2025-04-07YAPLINT
- 2025-02-24TYANLBI
- 2024-06-06YARICLT
- 2024-02-19LAVIDTY
- 2024-01-14TYAUICL
+4 earlier appearances in the archive.