Meaning
A dry creek or streambed, a gulch which temporarily or seasonally fills and flows (after sufficient rain).
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Latin arrugiader. Old Spanish arroyo Spanish arroyobor. English arroyo Borrowed from Spanish arroyo.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-05YAFHKOR
- 2026-02-07YATROIP
- 2026-01-17YATROLP
- 2025-12-06OYAURCT
- 2025-11-28AYDRONI
- 2024-09-27AHYWTRO
- 2024-07-15RALMNOY
- 2024-02-08RAODBLY
- 2024-01-01AYHRNMO
- 2023-09-23OYARKFH
- 2023-07-21AYCRMON
- 2023-07-10YATROPH
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.