AWAY

Meaning

From a place, hence.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English away, awey, awei, oway, o wey, on way, from Old English āweġ, onweġ (“away”), originally on weġ (“on one's way; onward; on”), equivalent to a- (“on”) + way. Cognate with Scots awa, away (“away”), Old Frisian aweg, awei (“away”), Saterland Frisian wäch, wääge (“away”), Dutch weg (“away”), German weg (“away”), Danish væk (“away”), Swedish i väg (“away; off; along”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-02-25WADKORY
• 2024-09-27AHYWTRO
• 2024-05-02WATOMRY
• 2023-06-27AYDWOKR
• 2023-03-25AYMWROT
• 2023-02-27AYDWLKR