NYT Dictionary

RIYAL

/ɹiːˈɑːl/
NounRI-yalri-yal · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

The official currency of Qatar, divided into 100 dirhams.

Etymology

Origin: Arabic

From Arabic رِيَال (riyāl). Doublet of ariary, real, regal, and royal.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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