Meaning
A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.
Etymology
Origin: Celtic languages
From Scots cairn, from Scottish Gaelic càrn, from Old Irish carn, from Proto-Celtic *karnos, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱerh₂- (“horn”). Compare Welsh carn, Cornish carn. Doublet of carn and horn.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-22IACNRTU
- 2026-04-26RATICNY
- 2025-11-09NAYRCIL
- 2025-08-16RANGCIU
- 2025-06-26ACRNIOZ
- 2025-01-12NTPCIRA
- 2024-07-29CAGHINR
- 2024-04-07RATICNU
- 2024-03-08CAINRTY
- 2023-12-30RZAONCI
- 2023-07-31CYARIGN
- 2023-01-29CUATNIR
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.