NYT Dictionary
CHICKENING
/tʃˈɪkʌnɪŋ/VerbCHICK-en-ingchick-en-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 3
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
present participle and gerund of chicken
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: