NYT Dictionary

ARMING

/ˈɑrmɪŋ/
VerbNounARM-ingarm-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of arm

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English armyng.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

armamentequippingarmfortifygird

Antonyms

disarmingdisarmamentdisarm

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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