NYT Dictionary

AWING

/əˈwɪŋ/
AdverbVerbAW-ingaw-ing · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

On the wing; flying; fluttering.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English wing English awing From a- + wing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aweamazingawesomeawfulalarmingbizarrechillingdeterrentdisconcertingdiscouraging

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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