NYT Dictionary

BUDDING

/ˈbʌdiŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbBUD-dingbud-ding · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Beginning to develop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bud graftingbudabecedarianaboriginalautochthonousbeginningantenatalbloomingblossomingburgeoning

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.