NYT Dictionary

ALCOPOP

/ˈæl.koʊ.pɑp/
NounAL-copopal-copop · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An alcoholic drink that looks and tastes like a soft drink.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Blend of alcohol + pop (“sweetened carbonated drink”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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