NYT Dictionary

PYRO

/ˈpaɪ.ɹoʊ/
NounAdjectivePY-ropy-ro · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A pyromaniac.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Shortening of a word starting with pyro-, ultimately from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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