NYT Dictionary

GYRO

/ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹoʊ/
NounGY-rogy-ro · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

A gyroscope.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Originally a shortening of gyroscope.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

detanglergyroscope

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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