NYT Dictionary

CANNING

/ˈkænɪŋ/
VerbNounCAN-ningcan-ning · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of can (“to be able to”)

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cantindisplacefiredismisssackterminateboxinganhydrationbottling

Antonyms

hire

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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