NYT Dictionary

TELEPATH

/ˈtɛlɪ.ˌpæθ/
NounVerbTELI-pathGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A person with telepathic ability, capable of reading the thoughts of others around them. Telepaths also have the ability to project thought.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From telepathy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mind-readerteep

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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