TRIBUTARY

Meaning

A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

PIE word *tréyes From Middle English tributarie (“paying tribute”), from Latin tribūtārius, from tribūtum (“tribute”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

• 2026-03-24IABRTUY
• 2024-05-18TAUIBRY
• 2023-01-03ABURITY