NYT Dictionary

JATO

/ˈdʒeɪtoʊ/
NounJA-toja-to · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

An auxiliary jet engine in a detachable unit that provides extra power for the takeoff of an aircraft

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Initialism of jet-assisted takeoff.

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, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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