NYT Dictionary

AFRO

/ˈæf.ɹoʊ/
NounAF-roaf-ro · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A hairstyle characterized by tightly curled locks and a rounded shape.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Afro-. In relation to the sense 2, see latino and anglo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Afrodescendant'frocoifhairdoheaddressnaturalpermanentprocesswave

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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