NYT Dictionary

BONING

/ˈboʊnɪŋ/
VerbNounBON-ingbon-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bone

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Senses 1 and 2 fr. 1st Bone, sense 3 fr. 3d Bone

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cramdrumswotbonedeboneapplicationbrainworkcontemplationdrillexercise

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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