NYT Dictionary

BALLING

/bˈɔlɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of ball

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, ball + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sexual intercourseballadulteryassclimaxcohabitationcoituscommercecongressconnection

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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