Meaning
A tropical American evergreen tree, Carica papaya, having large, yellow, edible fruit.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Borrowed from Spanish papaya, from Lokono papáia. Doublet of pawpaw.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-06-03ADIPTVY
- 2026-02-07YATROIP
- 2026-02-02PYAEHIN
- 2026-01-17YATROLP
- 2025-12-11YPAOLEM
- 2025-08-02PARIDLY
- 2025-04-14PAOEBGY
- 2025-04-07YAPLINT
- 2024-11-27PADEGOY
- 2024-10-04PAOHENY
- 2024-06-07ACPNHOY
- 2023-12-29AYEPNHI
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.