NYT Dictionary

ACHING

/ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounACH-ingach-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2024

Meaning

present participle and gerund of ache

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

smartingsoreachesomeachingachyrawhurthurtygrieffulpained

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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