NYT Dictionary

TORAH

/ˈtɔːɹə/
Proper nounNounTO-rahto-rah · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.

Etymology

Origin: Hebrew

Borrowed from Hebrew תּוֹרָה (tōrā, “instruction, law or teaching”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Five Books of MosesBooks of MosesChumashLawPentateuchSefer Torahpentateuchlawscanonlitany

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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