Opposite of narrower
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
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Opposite of narrower (5)
Answer
The answer to Opposite of narrower is Wider (5 letters).
Why does Wider fit this clue?
This is a straightforward comparative clue where 'Opposite of narrower' directly defines WIDER. Wider is the comparative form of the adjective wide, meaning having a greater extent from side to side or covering a broader area. The clue works by presenting the antonym of 'narrower' (the comparative form of narrow), which logically leads to wider as its direct opposite. This type of clue relies on basic understanding of comparative adjectives and their opposing relationships.
What does Opposite of narrower mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
opposite
noun
•something that is completely different from or contrary to something else
narrower
adjective
•more limited in width, scope, or extent; comparative form of narrow
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-down in the New York Times Mini on April 1, 2026, by Sam Ezersky, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Wider mean?
adjective
•Having a large physical extent from side to side.
•Large in scope.
adverb
•Extensively
•Completely
Origin of the word Wider
•origin: Old English 'wīdre', comparative form of 'wīd' meaning broad or extensive
•period: Old English (before 1150)
The word shares the same Germanic root as German 'weiter' and Dutch 'wijder', all deriving from Proto-Germanic '*wīdaz' meaning spacious or far-reaching.
How to use Wider in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Wider.
•“The new highway is much wider than the old country road it replaced.”
•“The company is looking for ways to reach a wider audience with their marketing campaign.”
•“She opened her eyes wider in surprise when she heard the unexpected news.”
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- What is the answer to Opposite of narrower?
- The answer is Wider (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Opposite of narrower have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Wider.
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