MANTRA

Meaning

The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.

Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit

Borrowed from Sanskrit मन्त्र (mantra), from Proto-Indo-Iranian *mántras, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *men- (“to think”). Related to mind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-08-24NADMORT
• 2026-05-25TARMINV
• 2026-03-10MARNCOT
• 2026-02-12NAFMORT
• 2024-10-11MTAORND
• 2024-07-10MAFNORT
• 2023-09-24MTARGNI
• 2023-08-03MVATNIR