Meaning
A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῶμα (kôma, “deep sleep”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 25 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-13MACILOT
- 2026-05-12CABMNOT
- 2026-04-18CAMEBKO
- 2026-03-10MARNCOT
- 2026-02-21MACINOT
- 2026-02-16ABCKMOR
- 2025-11-18MAORIKC
- 2025-11-13OANMDIC
- 2025-07-15MAHCBEO
- 2025-03-31ABOMKCE
- 2025-01-03MYOCNRA
- 2024-12-02MAOICLY
+13 earlier appearances in the archive.