Meaning
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English aleye, from Anglo-Norman aleie, feminine of alé, past participle of aler (“to go”) (French aller). Doublet of allée.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-06-16YAEILNV
- 2025-12-11YPAOLEM
- 2025-09-20ADENYZL
- 2025-09-05ABEJLNY
- 2025-08-03EAOLGNY
- 2025-05-31LYAVEBO
- 2024-12-17LAMECHY
- 2024-11-06LABEJNY
- 2024-09-22YAZLIED
- 2024-03-31YALDEGO
- 2023-12-28AYEVUGL
- 2023-07-20LAYVEHI
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.