Meaning
The official currencies of Iran, Oman, and Yemen.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Borrowed from Persian ریال (riyâl) (in the case of Iran) and a variant transliteration of Arabic رِيَال (riyāl) (in the case of Oman and Yemen), from Spanish real. Doublet of real, royal, and regal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-12IALMPRT
- 2026-07-03ADILNOR
- 2026-05-06AVIURLT
- 2026-03-15LARDCIY
- 2026-01-31RAFILOW
- 2025-11-16RALIGHT
- 2025-07-21RANLIMO
- 2025-07-05RANIGLY
- 2025-05-08RAPICTL
- 2025-03-25RAVYTLI
- 2025-02-08LANHCIR
- 2024-03-24RALDCIO
+10 earlier appearances in the archive.