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Anodyne

7 lettersnounrare

Updated 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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