Meaning
The party against which a libel (hostile handbill) has been filed by a libelant.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From libel + -ee.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
accusedcorrespondentdefendantprisonerrespondentsuspect
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.