LACUNA

Meaning

A small opening; a small pit or depression, especially in bone.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Latin lacūna (“a ditch, pit; a hollow, cavity; a gap, defect”). Doublet of lacune and lagoon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-06-29CAFILNU
• 2025-07-29UANHCLT
• 2025-07-12CATLINU
• 2024-05-10NAOKCLU
• 2023-10-20LUATCHN
• 2023-01-19UAONLKC