NYT Dictionary

BIRRIA

/ˈbɪɹiə/
NounBIR-riabir-ria · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A Mexican dish of stewed meat (usually goat, beef or lamb; sometimes pork or chicken) and spices, typically served like a soup with (or sometimes in) tortillas.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish birria.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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