UNTIL

Meaning

Up to the time of (something happening); pending.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English vntil, until, untill, ontil, ontill, perhaps representing a northern variant of Middle English unto (see Modern English unto). By surface analysis, un- (“against; toward; up to”) + till.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-07-11TAILNPU
• 2026-02-08IBELNTU
• 2025-09-17NCLTOUI
• 2024-12-22NBTIELU
• 2024-04-20NATLIPU
• 2023-10-07IULTNMO
• 2023-08-20TCOLINU