Meaning
At or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From a- + head. Perhaps originally a nautical term, beyond the head (of a ship), then drifting into more general English usage where it is used to describe something as being in front of.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-06-14HADEINP
- 2026-01-09HAIDCEP
- 2025-11-19DAHBGEI
- 2025-10-04HACDEIN
- 2025-04-28HANEDIW
- 2025-03-28ADPOHEN
- 2025-01-18HPLAMED
- 2025-01-09EOHDFNA
- 2024-12-01ABHEDGI
- 2024-10-26HAULDEB
- 2024-09-13HAIDCEK
- 2024-07-01HADEILN
+7 earlier appearances in the archive.