Meaning
A group, set, or series of ten , particularly
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English decade, from Old French decade, from Late Latin decādem (“(set of) ten”), from Ancient Greek δεκάς (dekás), from δέκα (déka, “ten”). In reference to a span of ten years, originally a clipping of the phrase decade of years. By surface analysis, dec- + -ade. Doublet of decad and dekad.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
decenniumdecennarydecenniaddecennialtenxtennerannumcenturyday
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-25CADEINV
- 2026-06-19ACDEIMY
- 2026-05-23ACDEINY
- 2026-05-05CABDENU
- 2025-12-02CLAKEDH
- 2025-08-17CAIDBET
- 2025-02-19AOCLEDK
- 2025-02-06CAMEDIY
- 2024-06-12CAULDEB
- 2024-05-11ACNEDJY
- 2024-04-05CAMEDIT
- 2024-02-16EAVDCTX
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.