NYT Dictionary

HEADACHE

/ˈhɛdeɪk/
NounHEAD-achehead-ache · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

A pain or ache in the head.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English hevedeche, from Old English hēafodeċe. By surface analysis, head + ache.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cephalalgiabotherpain in the neckconcernworryvexationacheachingadoaggravation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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