NYT Dictionary

BACKACHE

/ˈbækeɪk/
NounBACK-acheback-ache · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

Any pain or ache in the back.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From back + ache.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

back painabscessacheachingagueanemiaanginaanoxiaasphyxiationasthma

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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