NYT Dictionary

BRAINING

VerbBRAIN-ingbrain-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of brain

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

brainbanebloodbloodlettingbloodsheddestructiondispatcheuthanasiaexecutionextermination

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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