Anodyne
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A medicine or preparation that relieves pain, or figuratively something that soothes discomfort or worry.
“The doctor prescribed an anodyne to ease the patient's persistent joint pain.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
an·o·dyne
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Synonyms
analgesicpainkilleranalgetic
Antonyms
irritantstimulant
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Starts AN, contains O, Y, E, the YNE ending is very unusual and distinctive
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Scrabble
Y and D give moderate value, the unusual letter combination is memorable, limited hook options after E
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