NYT Dictionary

LEGIT

/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/
NounAdjectiveAdverbLE-gitle-git · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A legitimate; a legitimate actor.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

acceptableallowablepermissiblelegitlegitimatelevefullicitrightfulrulabletrue

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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