NYT Dictionary

TOOTHACHE

/ˈtuθˌeɪk/
NounTOOTH-achetooth-ache · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2026

Meaning

A pain or ache in a tooth.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English toth-ake, from Old English tōþeċe (“toothache”). By surface analysis, tooth + ache.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dentalgiaodontalgiateethacheacheachinganginabellyachecolicgnawinggripe

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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