natick Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈnā-tik
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Natick as a Geographical Name
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town west of Boston in eastern Massachusetts
Natick as a Noun
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An intersection of two obscure answers in a crossword puzzle.
Word Forms & Grammar
Natick
natick (plural naticks)
Words That Rhyme With Natick
Origin of Natick
Coined by Rex Parker in reference to a 2008 New York Times crossword puzzle in which NC WYETH intersected with NATICK, two obscure answers. Named after Natick, Massachusetts, used as an example of an obscure clue with, “Town at the eighth mile of the Boston Marathon”. The town is named after the local native word from the Natick people for “Land of Many Hills”.[1]
Quick Facts About Natick
| Part of speech | geographical name, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnā-tik/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | town west of Boston in eastern Massachusetts |
| Plural | naticks |
Pronouncing Natick
Natick is pronounced /ˈnā-tik/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (nā).