NYT Dictionary

INTOXICATION

/ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/
Nounin-tox-i-CA-tionin-tox-i-ca-tion · 5 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inebriationebrietydrunkennesspoisoninginebrietytipsinessinsobrietyabandonbeatificationbeatitude

Antonyms

soberness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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