Angina
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A condition of the throat or chest marked by severe spasmodic pain and constriction, most commonly referring to heart-related chest pain caused by inadequate blood supply.
“He was rushed to hospital after experiencing sharp angina pain whilst climbing the stairs.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
an·gi·na
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Synonyms
heart pain
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Three A's at positions 1, 4, and 6, the -INA ending is distinctive and uncommon in Wordle
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