NYT Dictionary

TENANT

/ˈtɛ.nənt/
NounVerbTEN-antten-ant · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

One who holds a lease (a tenancy).

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English tenaunt, from Anglo-Norman tenaunt and Old French tenant, present participle of tenir (“to hold”), from Latin tenēre (“hold, keep”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

renterlesseerenteeleaseholderdwelleroccupantlodgeabideaddresseeberth

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:

+2 earlier appearances in the archive.

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