NYT Dictionary

LOCATOR

/ˈloʊkeɪtɚ/
NounLO-ca-torlo-ca-tor · 3 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

One who, or that which, locates.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin locātor. By surface analysis, locate + -or.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

locater

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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