NYT Dictionary

PORNO

/ˈpɔːnəʊ/
AdjectiveNounPOHRNOHGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Pornographic.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of pornographic or pornography. Attested from mid-20th century.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pornpornographyeroticasmutpornographic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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