NYT Dictionary

PURITY

/ˈpjʊɹɪti/
NounPUR-i-typur-i-ty · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The state or degree of being pure.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From pure + -ity, from Old French purete, from Latin puritas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

purenesssinlessnessinnocencewhitenesshonorhonourbrightnesscelibacychastitychristianity

Antonyms

impurity

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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