NYT Dictionary

IROKO

NounAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Hardwood obtained from the species Milicia excelsa and, less frequently, Milicia regia, often sold as African teak.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Borrowed from Yoruba ìrókò.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mvuleodumkambalaAfrican oakrock elmmoreiratuleintulecounterwood

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025.

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