NYT Dictionary

BUNGLING

/bˈʌŋɡʌlɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbGrade 6

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

Meaning

Incompetent or inept.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From the verb bungle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

botchbodgebumblefumblemuffblowflubspoilbunglefluff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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