NYT Dictionary

LEGATEE

/ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/
NounLEG-a-teeleg-a-tee · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

One who receives a legacy (inheritance).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From legate + -ee.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deviseealmsmanassigneebeneficiaryheirpensionerrecipientstipendiary

Antonyms

heir-at-law

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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