Meaning
Newly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English novel, from Old French novel (“new, fresh, recent, recently made or done, strange, rare”) (modern nouvel, nouveau), from Latin novellus (“new, fresh, young, modern”), diminutive of novus (“new”). Doublet of nouveau.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: