NYT Dictionary

IRRITANT

/ˈɪɹɪtənt/
AdjectiveNounIR-ri-tantir-ri-tant · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Causing irritation or inflammation.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French irritant, equivalent to irritate + -ant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

thornannoyancebindbotherchafeexacerbationexasperationfretfrettinggall

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

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