NYT Dictionary

CURVING

/kˈɝvɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveCURV-ingcurv-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of curve

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

swervesheercurvetrendveerslueslewcutwindtwist

Antonyms

straight

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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