Meaning
One and only one time.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English ones, from Old English ānes, a remodelling (after ān (“one”)) of ǣnes, itself an extension of ǣne (“once”) with the genitive suffix -es. Equivalent to one + -s. Cognate with Saterland Frisian enst, insen (“once”), West Frisian iens (“once”), Dutch eens (“once”), German Low German eens, ins (“once”), German einst (“once”). More at one (including regarding the development of the pronunciation) and -s.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 21 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-06CDEHNOT
- 2026-04-12NALECHO
- 2026-01-21OAWNELC
- 2025-10-18OCEHLNU
- 2025-10-15OCEIJNT
- 2025-09-16CENUOFL
- 2025-08-28CATNEOV
- 2025-08-13OCVEDNY
- 2025-07-30CAOGENT
- 2025-07-04CEOIFNT
- 2025-03-30ECNOIGH
- 2025-02-14EXCOLIN
+9 earlier appearances in the archive.