NYT Dictionary

PROW

/pɹaʊ/
NounAdjectivePROWGrade 8

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

Meaning

The front part of a vessel.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French proue, proe, from Ligurian prua, proa, from Latin prōra, from Ancient Greek πρῷρα (prōîra).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bowstemforeforestemprorebeakcompanionfigureheadnoserostrum

Antonyms

sternaftpoop

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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