Merriment in One Spelling NYT

[lindamary]

What does merriment in one spelling nyt refer to? I think it’s a variant word, but unsure.
Any help?

 

[Zayden]

In NYT crossword puzzles, the clue “Merriment, in one spelling” typically refers to the word gaiety, which means joy, cheerfulness, or lively happiness. The phrase “in one spelling” signals that the puzzle is pointing to a specific, traditional form of the word, and gaiety is a standard spelling commonly used in formal English and crossword answers.

 

[Isla]

In NYT crossword clues, “Merriment in one spelling” is usually “gaiety” (as opposed to the alternate spelling “gayety”).

 

[robbinhook]

In the NYT Crossword, “Merriment, in one spelling” most commonly points to GAIETY. The clue hints that merriment has multiple spellings, and gaiety is a traditional variant meaning joy, cheerfulness, or festive happiness, frequently used in crossword puzzles due to its letter pattern.

 

[Mateo]

In NYT crossword clues, “Merriment in one spelling” is gaiety.