NYT Dictionary
JUJU
/ˈd͡ʒuːd͡ʒu/NounJU-juju-ju · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers.
Etymology
Origin: French
From a West African language, probably originally from French joujou.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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 2021.