NYT Dictionary
MANUMIT
/ˌmænjəˈmɪt/VerbMAN-u-mitman-u-mit · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
To release (someone) from slavery; to free.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English manumitten, from Latin manūmittere, from pre-Classical Latin manū ēmittere (literally “send out from one’s hand”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
emancipateenfranchiseliberatedeliverdischargefreelooseloosenredeemrelease
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: