NYT Dictionary

NAVE

/neɪv/
NounNAYVGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Ultimately from Latin nāvem, singular accusative of nāvis, possibly via a Romance source. Doublet of nef and nau.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

apsearboraxisbaptisterycenterchancelchoircloisterconfessionalcore

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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