DAWN

Meaning

To begin to brighten with daylight.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English dawnen, either a back-formation from dawnynge or a modification of dawen (“to dawn”) after it. The noun is from the verb.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-09-01ADILNTW
• 2025-10-08NADEUWX
• 2025-03-05DARIGNW
• 2023-06-14ADNHEIW
• 2023-04-23WOANLDE