NYT Dictionary

LAYMEN

/lˈeɪmʌn/
NounLAY-menlay-men · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

plural of layman

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

laymanlaypersonsecularassemblybrethrenchurchgoerclassflockfoldparish

Antonyms

clergyman

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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