NYT Dictionary

AGING

/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveAG-ingag-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of age

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, age + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

senescenceripeningageingagesenescematurematuratesenescentdecliningdevelopment

Antonyms

rejuvenate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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