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BALLOONING

/bəˈluːnɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbbal-LOON-ingbal-loon-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Growing rapidly as a balloon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ballooninflatebillowaccessaccessionaccumulationadditionadvanceaeronauticsairline

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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