The study of word origins Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue The study of word origins last seen in Times Specialist Sunday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ETYMOLOGY.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ETYMOLOGY The study of word origins (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Sep 27, 2020
34% ETYM Study of word origins (Abbr.) (4)
3% TEST Reason to study (4) Universal Nov 22, 2025
3% SCI Quick study? (3) Newsday Nov 22, 2025
3% FORESTRY Ranger's study (8) Eugene Sheffer Nov 18, 2025
3% NEE Originally called (3) USA Today Nov 18, 2025
3% OPHTHALMOLOGY Study and treatment of the eye (13) The Telegraph Quick Nov 16, 2025
3% LEGALCODE Attorney's study (9) Wall Street Journal Nov 8, 2025
3% READS Studies (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 4, 2025
3% ETYMONLINE Web reference for word origins (10) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025

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