NYT Dictionary

BITING

/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveBIT-ingbit-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bite

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

keenbitestingburnprickbarbednippingpungentmordaciousbitter

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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