Meaning
A prehistoric enclosure in the form of a circle or circular arc defined by a raised circular bank and a circular ditch usually running inside the bank, with one or more entrances leading into the enclosed open space.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Back-formation from Stonehenge, although it is not strictly a henge.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-30HEGNOTU
- 2026-05-21GAHDCEN
- 2025-11-25EAONLGH
- 2025-10-20HDEGINU
- 2025-07-16HCNGEIW
- 2025-06-21ECKHGIN
- 2025-04-01GCNHEIO
- 2025-03-30ECNOIGH
- 2024-10-08EGWIHNZ
- 2024-09-08HETIGNW
- 2024-06-08HAGDCEN
- 2024-04-14HENIGMT
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.