Meaning
A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English libel, from Old French libelle, from Latin libellus (“petition”, literally “booklet”). Doublet of libelle.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 30 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-04BAEHILT
- 2026-05-26EAKCBIL
- 2026-05-14IBMKELO
- 2026-04-14BALECIY
- 2026-02-08IBELNTU
- 2025-12-18IUBNFEL
- 2025-12-14BVANIEL
- 2025-11-26IALEBFX
- 2025-10-17LBEIMOZ
- 2025-10-12BACEILT
- 2025-09-30IBTOLCE
- 2025-08-18IBNFELX
+18 earlier appearances in the archive.