Meaning
Money, cash.
Etymology
Origin: French
Unknown, attested since the 1920s. Suggested origins, none of which are accepted by mainstream lexicographers, include: * from Romani mol (“have value, be worth”) * from Irish moll óir (“heap of gold”) However, this is unlikely because of the difference in pronunciation. * from French moulin (“mill”) * from Chinook Jargon moola (“mill”) * from Sanskrit मूल्य (mūlya, “capital, principal”) * coined by Chuck Green, a friend of Damon Runyon
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-17MAFILOY
- 2026-07-31MAILOPT
- 2026-07-13MACILOT
- 2025-09-26ARGOLMH
- 2025-04-09OARLDMU
- 2025-02-26LWAONKM
- 2025-01-28AXBOLIM
- 2024-12-02MAOICLY
- 2024-11-15MAELOPT
- 2024-10-21ORAMLGH
- 2024-05-05MAPLEOY
- 2024-02-05OZAMEBL
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.