Meaning
A house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Italian villa, from Latin vīlla (“country house”). Doublet of vill and ville.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 23 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-05VAILORT
- 2026-08-28VADILTY
- 2026-07-19VAGILNT
- 2026-06-13IAEKLTV
- 2026-05-06AVIURLT
- 2025-12-19VTAPIEL
- 2025-11-10AIPNLOV
- 2025-08-27LAVIDNY
- 2025-03-06VALECIT
- 2024-09-26ADVUNLI
- 2024-09-14AENJILV
- 2024-08-03VOANICL
+11 earlier appearances in the archive.