NYT Dictionary

CURING

/kjˈʊɹɪŋ/
VerbNounCUR-ingcur-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of cure

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hardeningsolidifyingsolidificationsetcurehealcanningcurativeanhydrationbottling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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