NYT Dictionary

AORTIC

/eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/
Adjectivea-OR-tica-or-tic · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From aorta + -ic. By surface analysis, aort- + -ic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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