NYT Dictionary

BOLO

/ˈboʊ.loʊ/
NounVerbBO-lobo-lo · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A long, heavy, single-edged machete.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Philippine Spanish bolo, from Tagalog bolo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

all-points bulletinAPBbolaknife

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 40 recorded puzzles:

+28 earlier appearances in the archive.

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