Meaning
The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι).
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ἰῶτα (iôta), ultimately from Proto-Semitic *yad- (“hand”). Doublet of jot and yodh. Sense “jot, small quantity” in reference to a phrase in the New Testament: ”one iote or one title, shall in no wise passe from the law”, iota being the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 36 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-29TADHINO
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-07-25IAMNOTZ
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-04-08TANHBIO
- 2026-04-02OATMINY
- 2026-03-13IARCHOT
- 2026-03-08IACNOTX
- 2026-02-09TACIKLO
- 2026-01-06TARBIOV
- 2025-07-08OATIDNX
+24 earlier appearances in the archive.