NYT Dictionary

CALLING

/kaːlɪn/
VerbNounCALL-ingcall-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of call

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Inherited from Middle English callyng, kallyng, kalland, from Old English *cealliende and Old Norse kallandi, equivalent to call + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vocationcareernamecalltelephonephoneringshoutcryyell

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.