NYT Dictionary

BARRING

/ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/
NounPrepositionVerbBAR-ringbar-ring · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tackingapart fromexcept forsave forblackballbardebarexcludebarricadeblock

Antonyms

unbar

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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