NYT Dictionary

TORPOR

/ˈtɔɹpɚ/
NounTOR-portor-por · 2 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A state of being inactive or stuporous.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin torpor (“numbness”), from torpeō (“to be numb”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lethargysluggishnesslanguortorpiditylistlessnesstorpidnessabeyanceacediaapathyataraxy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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