NYT Dictionary

GRIOT

/ˈɡɹi.oʊ/
NounGRI-otgri-ot · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024

Meaning

A West African storyteller who passes on oral traditions; a wandering musician and poet.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French griot.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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