Meaning
The basic unit of currency in Turkey.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Italian lira, from Latin lībra (partly via Turkish lira, Arabic لِيرَة (līra), Maltese lira, Greek λίρα (líra), and Hebrew לִירָה (“lirá”), all of which are originally from the Italian). Doublet of arratel, libbra, Libra, libra, litra, litre, livre, and rottol.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-12IALMPRT
- 2026-07-03ADILNOR
- 2026-05-06AVIURLT
- 2026-03-15LARDCIY
- 2026-01-31RAFILOW
- 2025-11-16RALIGHT
- 2025-07-21RANLIMO
- 2025-07-05RANIGLY
- 2025-05-08RAPICTL
- 2025-03-25RAVYTLI
- 2025-02-08LANHCIR
- 2024-03-24RALDCIO
+10 earlier appearances in the archive.