NYT Dictionary

OBOL

/ˈɑ.bəl/
NounOB-olob-ol · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Synonym of obolus: a silver coin of Ancient Greece.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὀβολός (obolós, literally “spit”). Doublet of obole and pul.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

obolus

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 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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