NYT Dictionary

ACHY

/ˈeɪ.ki/
AdjectiveAYKEEGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

With or suffering from aches; sore.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From ache + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

achingsoreachesomeachyrawhurthurtygrieffulpainedpainfilled

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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