NYT Dictionary

MOIRA

/ˈmɔɪɹə/
Proper nounMOI-ramoi-ra · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From the Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

astrologybreakscircumstanceconstellationcupdestinationdestinydoomendfatality

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, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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