NYT Dictionary

PILAU

/ˈpɪlɑf/
NounAdjectivePI-laupi-lau · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Alternative spelling of pilaf.

Etymology

Origin: Indigenous languages

Borrowed from Hawaiian pilau (“putrid”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.

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