Meaning
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English valve, from Latin valva (“double door, valve”). Doublet of valva.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-04-29VATEGLO
- 2025-12-19VTAPIEL
- 2025-06-30LAUHEPV
- 2025-05-31LYAVEBO
- 2025-03-06VALECIT
- 2025-01-29VOANECL
- 2024-09-14AENJILV
- 2024-07-23AEIKLTV
- 2024-04-15LANECVH
- 2024-03-29VATEDLU
- 2023-12-28AYEVUGL
- 2023-07-20LAYVEHI
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.