NYT Dictionary

BANNING

/ˈbænɪŋ/
VerbNounBAN-ningban-ning · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of ban

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

banforbiddanceforbiddingcensorbanishostracizeostraciseshunblackballprevention

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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