Meaning
A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English rode, rood (“cross”), from Old English rōd (“cross”), from Proto-Germanic *rōdō, *rōdǭ (“rod, pole”), from Proto-Indo-European *rōt-, *reh₁t- (“bar, beam, stem”). Cognate with German Rute (“rod, cane, pole”), Norwegian roda (“rod”). Largely displaced by cross. More at rod.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 28 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-17ODGIPRY
- 2026-08-15OACDHIR
- 2026-08-03DFILORY
- 2026-06-20RDGINOW
- 2026-01-19DARWKLO
- 2025-09-07DGINOPR
- 2025-05-28DUATOBR
- 2025-05-09RDWLIOY
- 2025-04-09OARLDMU
- 2025-03-24OALRIDB
- 2025-01-11DUPMORA
- 2024-12-05RDTNGOU
+16 earlier appearances in the archive.