NYT Dictionary

CRIMPING

/ˈkɹɪmpɪŋ/
VerbNounCRIMP-ingcrimp-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of crimp

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

crimppinchcrapefrizzlefrizzkinkabductionimpressmentkidnapping

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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