ORIGIN

Meaning

The beginning of something.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English origine, origyne, from Old French origine, orine, ourine, from Latin orīgō (“beginning, source, birth, origin”), from orior (“to rise”); see orient. Doublet of origo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-06-20RDGINOW
• 2026-03-07RBGINOW
• 2026-01-10RGOMINU
• 2025-02-20ORANGFI
• 2024-10-03ODRIGNU
• 2024-07-09RBGINOZ