Meaning
A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Late Middle English, use as "special skill" from 1580. Possibly from 14th century Middle English krak, knack (“a sharp sound or blow”), knakke, knakken, from Middle Low German and of imitative origin, similar to Dutch knak (“snap, crack”). Latter cognate to German knacken (“to crack”). See also crack.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: