Meaning
Synonym of around, about, approximately, particularly used with historical dating.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker-der. Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circālbor. English circa Learned borrowing from Latin circā.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 31 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-22IACNRTU
- 2026-08-01RABCIKT
- 2026-04-26RATICNY
- 2026-03-13IARCHOT
- 2026-02-03RACDIMT
- 2025-08-16RANGCIU
- 2025-07-06IARHCMT
- 2025-06-26ACRNIOZ
- 2025-05-08RAPICTL
- 2025-04-15RATICMU
- 2025-02-27CRAOLFI
- 2024-11-20RACIKMO
+19 earlier appearances in the archive.