NYT Dictionary

NONLETHAL

/nɑnlˈiθʌl/
AdjectiveNounnon-LE-thalnon-le-thal · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

Alternative form of non-lethal.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From non- + lethal.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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