NYT Dictionary

WAHOO

/ˈwɑ.hu/
NounInterjectionwa-HOOwa-hoo · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

Acanthocybium solandri, a tropical and subtropical game fish.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Perhaps from Wahoo, an obsolete spelling of Oahu, where the fish is found.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

onowaheyyahooyayfish

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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