NYT Dictionary

OCHONE

/ˈəksoʊn/
InterjectionO-choneo-chone · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Expresses woe or sorrow.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English oghane, from Scottish Gaelic ochóin and Irish ochón. Cognate with Scots ochone.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024, 2025, 2026.

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