Ache

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of the body.

“A dull ache spread across his lower back.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/eɪk/

Related Words

Synonyms

pain throbsoreness

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Very common letters — one of the best early guesses.

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Worth 9 points. H on a premium square helps.

Words Related to Ache

Anagrams of Ache

Words that use exactly the same letters as “ache”.

each haec

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “ache” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

acce achy acle acme acne acre eche

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “ache”.

ached achen acher aches arche bache beach cache chace chafe chane chape chare chase chave cheap cheat cheka chela chena chera echar echea hacek

Longer words starting with Ache

Words that begin with “ache”.

ached achen acher aches

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