Meaning
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English raby, from Ecclesiastical Latin rabbi, and its source Koine Greek ῥαββί (rhabbí), from (post-Tanakh) Hebrew רַבִּי (rabbi, “my master”), from רַב (rav, “master”) + ־ִי (-í, “my”). Compare late Old English rabbi. Doublet of rebbe and related to rav.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-01RABCIKT
- 2026-04-17RNAMDBI
- 2026-03-24IABRTUY
- 2025-11-12IATNBRV
- 2025-08-24BATLIRY
- 2025-08-14IARDBHT
- 2025-07-31BANILGR
- 2025-06-29RANGBIV
- 2025-02-15BRALIDJ
- 2024-06-30BARNIOW
- 2024-05-31ABVTROI
- 2023-11-28BAGINRV
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.