FLAK

Meaning

Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells.

Etymology

Origin: German

Borrowed from German FlaK, short for Fliegerabwehrkanone (“anti airplane cannon”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-04-03KALEDFN
• 2025-10-25FAEKLOT
• 2025-10-23ABCFILK
• 2024-10-13KTALOFE
• 2024-05-03LAICBFK
• 2024-01-22FALEDKN
• 2023-03-06FNALIGK