NYT Dictionary
LUCENT
/ˈlus(ə)nt/AdjectiveLU-centlu-cent · 2 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
Emitting light; shining, luminous.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin lūcentem, the present participle of lūcēre (“to shine”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.