C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Proof\CUSTOM.DICYou can edit it with Notepad to remove words you don't use any more. Or delete the file entirely if you have too much junk in there.
Computer Tips - Microsoft Word: Location of custom dictionary
Date: 2021jun30
Application: Microsoft Office
Q. Microsoft Word: Location of custom dictionary
A. I searched for my last name in c:\users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft
And found it in