NYT Dictionary

BANDING

/ˈbændɪŋ/
NounVerbBAND-ingband-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A pattern of band-like markings.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English band Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English banding From band + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ringingbandstripestriastriationring

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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