Crossword answer · 4 letters
Ides definition and meaning
eyedz · plural-form noun
IDES
What does Ides mean?
The Ides is a named date in the ancient Roman calendar: the 15th in March, May, July, and October, and the 13th in other months.
What does IDES mean in a crossword?
IDES answers the reviewed clue “Midmonth day.” Midmonth day points to an ancient Roman calendar term.
Why is IDES useful to learn?
It is not simply every month's midpoint or always March 15. The month determines the numbered day associated with the term.
Common clue patterns
- A Roman calendar date
- The March 15 date in an old calendar
- The 13th or 15th, depending on the month
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
IDES is plural in form but can name a single calendar date. The Ides of March is the best-known expression, not the only occurrence.