NYT Dictionary

LILT

/lɪlt/
VerbNounLILTGrade 7

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

Meaning

To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English lilten, lulten.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 64 recorded puzzles:

+52 earlier appearances in the archive.

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.