Crossword answer · 5 letters
ACHOO definition and meaning
uh-CHOO · interjection
ACHOO
What does ACHOO mean?
Achoo is a written imitation of a sneeze, often used in dialogue or a sound effect.
What does ACHOO mean in a crossword?
ACHOO answers the reviewed clue “Sound sometimes followed by "Gesundheit".” The word spoken afterward identifies the preceding event, while “Sound” asks for an onomatopoeic spelling rather than the noun “sneeze.”
Why is ACHOO useful to learn?
“Achoo!” represents the noise; “Bless you” responds to it. A clue asking for the sound does not ask for the response.
Common clue patterns
- An imitated sneeze
- A sound preceding a sneeze response
- A nasal sound effect
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
Sneeze sounds have several conventional spellings, including ACHOO and ATCHOO. The added T changes the required length; the sound alone cannot fix the spelling.