NYT Dictionary

CLEANING

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/
NounVerbCLEAN-ingclean-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021

Meaning

The process of making something clean; a freeing from filth or dirt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.

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