RUIN

Meaning

The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English ruyne, ruine, from Old French ruine, from Latin ruīna (“overthrow, ruin”), from ruō (“to fall down, tumble, sink in ruin, rush”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-09-09RILNOPU
• 2026-08-22IACNRTU
• 2026-01-10RGOMINU
• 2025-11-17NCVUIGR
• 2025-10-09NILOPRU
• 2025-09-25UGROPIN
• 2025-08-16RANGCIU
• 2025-02-02UANGDIR
• 2024-12-15UFRNIOT
• 2024-09-11RBPIGNU
• 2024-04-07RATICNU
• 2023-09-08NFUTROI

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.