NYT Dictionary

BIDING

/ˈbaɪdɪŋ/
NounVerbBID-ingbid-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

An awaiting; expectation.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English biding, bydyng, equivalent to bide + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bideabidestayofferbidtenderwishbeseechentreatadjure

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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