NYT Dictionary

POLITICO

/pəˈlɪtɪkoʊ/
Nounpo-LIT-i-copo-lit-i-co · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

A politician.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

From Italian politico or Spanish político.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

politicianpol

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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