Meaning
The back part of the neck.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English nape, naape, of uncertain origin. Possibly from Old French hanap (“goblet”), from Frankish *hnapp, from Proto-Germanic *hnappaz ( > Old English hnæpp, hnæp (“cup, bowl, goblet”)), as there is a hollow at the base of the skull. More at nap.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 20 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-30PACDEKN
- 2026-05-16AEHNOPT
- 2026-04-15AETNMPV
- 2026-02-02PYAEHIN
- 2025-05-25NPAOEBL
- 2025-03-28ADPOHEN
- 2025-02-18EYAPIHN
- 2024-12-31NATHEPY
- 2024-11-17NABEILP
- 2024-10-04PAOHENY
- 2024-07-05PACENTU
- 2024-01-11EPANIGK
+8 earlier appearances in the archive.