NYT Dictionary

ARTHRITIC

/ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹɪtɪk/
AdjectiveNounar-THRIT-icar-thrit-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

Of, or affected by arthritis.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin arthriticus (“gouty, arthritic”), from Ancient Greek.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

creakyrheumaticrheumatoidrheumyallergicanemicapoplecticbiliouscancerouscase

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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