NYT Dictionary

MORDANT

/ˈmoɹd(ə)nt/
AdjectiveNounVerbMORD-antmord-ant · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French mordant, from Latin mordeō. Doublet of mordent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bitingcaustickeensarcasticsevereetchantblackgrimcorrosiveerosive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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