NYT Dictionary

INFARCT

/ɪnˈfɑɹkt/
NounIN-farctin-farct · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2025

Meaning

An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin īnfarctus, tu-stem derivation of īnfarciō.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

infarctionbarbarrierblockblockadebottleneckchokingclogcongestionconstipation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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