NYT Dictionary

BRAVING

/ˈbɹeɪvɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounBRAV-ingbrav-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

Daring; defiant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

weatherendurebrave

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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