Meaning
A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Coined by American psychologist Henry H. Goddard in 1910, from Ancient Greek μωρόν (mōrón), the neuter form of μωρός (mōrós, “foolish, dull”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-24NADMORT
- 2026-03-10MARNCOT
- 2026-02-12NAFMORT
- 2026-01-10RGOMINU
- 2025-07-28NARMKOW
- 2025-07-21RANLIMO
- 2025-04-13OMTPNRY
- 2025-01-03MYOCNRA
- 2024-10-11MTAORND
- 2024-07-15RALMNOY
- 2024-07-10MAFNORT
- 2024-06-27OAWRMKN
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.