Meaning
A generally accepted principle; a rule.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English canoun, from Old French canon and Old English canon, both from Latin canōn, from Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn, “measuring rod, standard”), akin to κάννα (kánna, “reed”), from Semitic (compare Hebrew קָנֶה (qane, “reed”) and Arabic قَنَاة (qanāh, “reed”)). Doublet of qanun. See also cane, cannon, canyon, canal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
non-canon
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-13NACHLOY
- 2026-05-12CABMNOT
- 2026-05-03CATONRU
- 2026-04-12NALECHO
- 2026-02-18NACVORD
- 2026-01-21OAWNELC
- 2025-11-13OANMDIC
- 2025-09-04OACHLNRY
- 2025-08-28CATNEOV
- 2025-07-30CAOGENT
- 2025-06-26ACRNIOZ
- 2025-06-11OUANKCL
+10 earlier appearances in the archive.