NYT Dictionary

MOHEL

/ˈmɔɪ.əl/
NounMO-helmo-hel · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023

Meaning

The person who performs the circumcision in a Jewish bris.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

From Hebrew מוֹהֵל (mohél), but the common pronunciations are borrowed via Yiddish מוהל (moyel).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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