KAPPA

Meaning

The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κάππα (káppa), ultimately from Proto-Semitic *kapp- (“palm, hand”). Doublet of kaph.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-09-30PACDEKN
• 2025-05-11KPANDEC
• 2024-04-08PANIGKR
• 2024-03-30ACPKJOT
• 2023-04-07PNALIGK