NYT Dictionary

AGORA

/ˈæ.ɡə.ɹə/
NounA-go-raa-go-ra · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

A place for gathering.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ger- Proto-Indo-European *h₂goréh₂ Proto-Hellenic *agorā́ Ancient Greek ἀγορά (agorá)lbor. English agora Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀγορά (agorá).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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