Meaning
A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From life + line.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 17 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-27FDEILNU
- 2025-12-18IUBNFEL
- 2025-08-18IBNFELX
- 2025-06-25FBNIELO
- 2025-04-19NAIEBFL
- 2025-03-26EFXONIL
- 2025-03-18FOENLIG
- 2025-01-17NTICLFE
- 2024-12-25FALGEIN
- 2024-07-07FDEGILN
- 2024-05-21LUBNEFI
- 2024-03-01FABEILN
+5 earlier appearances in the archive.