NYT Dictionary

OOMPH

/ʊmf/
NounVerbUHMFGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wellydesirabilitydesirablenessdynamismpizzazzpizzazzinganimationbriodash

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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