Meaning
An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment.
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
Borrowed from Hawaiian lūʻau. Replaced earlier paina (from pāʻina) and ahaaina (from ʻahaʻaina).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 33 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-10UADEHLN
- 2026-07-17UABELMN
- 2026-05-06AVIURLT
- 2026-04-23ADQLENU
- 2026-02-20UALDBGY
- 2026-01-28LAFORUV
- 2025-12-27UANGELT
- 2025-11-04UALTECF
- 2025-09-08AGHLMUP
- 2025-08-20LAUOKTW
- 2025-07-29UANHCLT
- 2025-06-30LAUHEPV
+21 earlier appearances in the archive.