NYT Dictionary
PLANGENT
/ˈplænd͡ʒənt/AdjectivePLAN-gentplan-gent · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
Having a loud, mournful sound.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin plangēns, present participle of plangō (“to beat; to lament”).
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 2021.