NYT Dictionary

CLENCHING

VerbNounAdjectiveCLENCH-ingclench-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

present participle and gerund of clench

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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