NYT Dictionary

ALLAYING

/ʌlˈeɪɪŋ/

VerbNounal-LAY-ingal-lay-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of allay

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

stillallayrelieveeasequenchslakeassuagebalmycushioningdeadening

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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