NYT Dictionary

LARIAT

/ˈlæɹɪət/
NounVerbLAR-i-atlar-i-at · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A lasso.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Spanish la reata (“the lasso”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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