Meaning
A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabbala, which in turn is derived from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (kabalá, “Jewish mysticism”, literally “reception, something received”) (such as knowledge). Doublet of Kabbalah, as well as, more distantly, ghibli.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 24 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-04-14BALECIY
- 2026-03-29BANICLO
- 2026-03-03ABCEKLO
- 2025-12-09LRAOCBN
- 2025-10-23ABCFILK
- 2025-10-12BACEILT
- 2025-07-19ABLDCIO
- 2025-06-15LNAICBH
- 2025-04-10CALEBKP
- 2025-03-23CALYIEB
- 2024-11-22BACIKLT
- 2024-08-11BTACKOL
+12 earlier appearances in the archive.