NYT Dictionary

BIDDING

/ˈbɪdɪŋ/
VerbNounBID-dingbid-ding · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bid

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

behestcommandbiddictationsummonsoffertenderwishbeseechentreat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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