Meaning
Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Borrowed from French colique. Ultimately derived from Ancient Greek κωλικός (kōlikós, “suffering in the colon”, adjective).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 28 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-05-31CDLHGIO
- 2026-05-08CAOIGLY
- 2026-03-31LCDIOUY
- 2026-02-24OCFILNT
- 2026-01-03CIRNLOU
- 2025-12-23ICYODLT
- 2025-11-08OCRLHIG
- 2025-10-22OCGILTX
- 2025-09-30IBTOLCE
- 2025-07-02CGOLINU
- 2025-06-02OCMEILP
+16 earlier appearances in the archive.