NYT Dictionary

AGIO

/ˈæ.d͡ʒoʊ/
NounAG-i-oag-i-o · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

The premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it is given in exchange for an inferior sort. The premium or discount on foreign bills of exchange is sometimes called agio.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian aggio.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

agiotagepremiumabatementallowancebreakageconcessioncutdeductiondepreciationdiscount

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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