Meaning
An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French levée, from lever (“to raise, rise”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 26 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-19VELNOPR
- 2026-06-28VDEGILN
- 2026-04-29VATEGLO
- 2026-03-21EILNPUV
- 2026-02-13LDENOUV
- 2026-02-04VDNIELY
- 2025-12-19VTAPIEL
- 2025-09-06VCDELPO
- 2025-07-03LEUMITV
- 2025-06-30LAUHEPV
- 2025-05-31LYAVEBO
- 2025-03-06VALECIT
+14 earlier appearances in the archive.