NYT Dictionary

MULLAH

/ˈmʊ.lə/
NounVerbMUL-lahmul-lah · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025

Meaning

An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.

Etymology

Origin: Arabic

Derived from Classical Persian مُلَّا (mullā), from Arabic مَوْلًى (mawlan, “vicar, guardian”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clericmollahmullaabecedariandervishdoctordoneducatorfakirfellow

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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