NYT Dictionary

COPPING

/ˈkɑpɪŋ/
VerbCOP-pingcop-ping · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of cop

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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