Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expand? | Letters | Answer | Clue | |||||
| 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes | ||||||||
| 29% | 12 | Word origin detective | ||||||
noun • a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Word origin investigator | ||||||
noun • a lexicographer of new words and expressions | ||||||||
Word Origin Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 168 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ETYMON which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ETYMON
Updated: October 11, 2023
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Dessert often made with cream cheese frostingFeature of Polyphemus from "The Odyssey"
-
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times09 Oct 2014 | Down 26 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A word that has the same linguistic root or etymological origin as another word | |
2 | A word that shares a common origin and meaning with another word | |
3 | Origin of the word "behemoth"
New York Times -
10 May 2014 | New York Times / 10 May 2014 |
4 | Origin of the word "cheetah"
New York Times -
15 Dec 2012 | New York Times / 15 Dec 2012 |
5 | Origin of the word "flannel"
New York Times -
08 Mar 2019 | New York Times / 08 Mar 2019 |
6 | Origin of the word "troll"
New York Times -
04 Jan 2007 | New York Times / 04 Jan 2007 |
7 | Word origin: Abbr.
New York Times -
16 Jan 1995 | New York Times / 16 Jan 1995 |
