Meaning
A circle dance popular in the Balkans, Israel and Yiddish culture worldwide.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Hebrew הוֹרָה (hóra), Yiddish האָרע (hore), and Romanian horă, from Turkish hora, probably from Greek χορός (chorós, “dance”). Doublet of choir, chorus, and quire.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-15OACDHIR
- 2025-09-26ARGOLMH
- 2025-04-05HAODCIR
- 2024-11-11HADPROT
- 2024-10-21ORAMLGH
- 2024-10-15HTAROMB
- 2024-09-27AHYWTRO
- 2024-08-19HYATPOR
- 2024-07-20HACIORT
- 2024-01-01AYHRNMO
- 2023-10-23ROAMHLG
- 2023-10-18RWATNHO
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.