Meaning
A kind of hymn, or canticle, of mediaeval origin, sung in honor of the birth of Christ; a Christmas carol.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English nowel, from Anglo-Norman noel, Middle French noel, a variant of nael, from Latin adjective nātālis (“natal, having to do with birth”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 35 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-15OBEFILN
- 2026-06-09OEFGILN
- 2026-06-06OEILNTW
- 2026-05-27OEFINLX
- 2026-04-25OENIHLP
- 2026-04-12NALECHO
- 2026-03-11NWDTLEO
- 2026-02-13LDENOUV
- 2026-01-21OAWNELC
- 2025-11-25EAONLGH
- 2025-11-23LBTOMNE
- 2025-10-18OCEHLNU
+23 earlier appearances in the archive.