NYT Dictionary

DABBLING

/dˈæbʌlɪŋ/
VerbNounDAB-blingdab-bling · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of dabble

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dabblepaddlesmatteramateuramateurishcoquetrydalliancedallyingdilettanteflirtation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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