Meaning
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French épique, from Latin epicus, from Ancient Greek ἐπικός (epikós), from ἔπος (épos, “word, story”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-07PCDEHIT
- 2026-07-18CAEILPT
- 2026-07-01ECDHIPU
- 2026-03-12CDEILNP
- 2026-02-27PABCEIL
- 2025-11-27PCTNEDI
- 2025-02-28PNCKIDE
- 2025-02-23IPANLCE
- 2024-10-17PTAIHEC
- 2024-06-24CDPUHEI
- 2024-03-16IAHDCPE
- 2023-11-23CAEINPT
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.