Clues for the word "COGNATE"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 13 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on November 17, 2024.
Definition of cognate
- a. - Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically (Law), related on the mother's side.
- a. - Of the same or a similar nature; of the same family; proceeding from the same stock or root; allied; kindred; as, a cognate language.
- n. - One who is related to another on the female side.
- n. - One of a number of things allied in origin or nature; as, certain letters are cognates.
Referring Clues
- Related word
- Descended from the same language
- Cousin, language-wise
- Of the same descent
- Related
- Related linguistically
- Word with a common origin
- Related company takes on new agent
- Runner catches fly, which is related
- Kindred, related
- Associated company with dubious agent
- What takes two to get back into church becoming related
- Linguistically related
- Related couple dance round in church
- Hebrew "shalom" to Arabic "salaam," e.g.
- Night vis-á-vis Nacht, e.g.
- Helpful toehold for a French learner, say
Last Seen In
- New York Times - November 17, 2024
- New York Times - October 25, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - August 22, 2016
- Universal - August 01, 2012
- Jonesin - January 10, 2012
- Guardian Speedy - September 18, 2011
- Guardian Prize - March 21, 2009
- Guardian Cryptic - December 30, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - May 18, 2008
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - April 20, 2008
- LA Times Sunday - February 18, 2007
- Washington Post - November 18, 2002
- New York Times - July 11, 2002