NYT Dictionary

LINIMENT

/ˈlɪnəmənt/
NounVerbLIN-i-mentlin-i-ment · 3 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English lynyment (“something used for smearing or anointing”), a learned borrowing from Late Latin linīmentum.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

embrocationbalmbalsamdemulcentemollienteyewashlotionoilointmentsalve

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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