NYT Dictionary

PLENA

/ˈpliːnə/
NounPLE-naple-na · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A style of Puerto Rican music having a highly syncopated rhythm and often satirical lyrics.

Etymology

Origin: French

Etymology tree French plainebor. Spanish plenabor. English plena Borrowed from Spanish plena.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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