NYT Dictionary

ANGORA

/æŋˈɡɔːɹə/
Nounan-GO-raan-go-ra · 3 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

A Turkish Angora cat.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From the name of the city of Ankara in Turkey, from Ancient Greek ἄγκυρα (ánkura, “anchor”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ankaracottonfibernylonthreadwool

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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