NYT Dictionary

FALAFEL

/fəˈlɑfəl/
Nounfa-LA-felfa-la-fel · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas or broad beans and other ingredients, often served in a pita.

Etymology

Origin: Arabic

Borrowed from Arabic فَلَافِل (falāfil). Doublet of peepul and pepper.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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